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Tyrone All-Ireland winner Conor Meyler takes defamation action against Irish Post
Summary
Conor Meyler, a Tyrone senior inter‑county footballer and 2021 All‑Ireland winner, has filed a defamation claim against the Irish Post and its parent company, The Color Company (TM) Ltd. The High Court heard that the Irish Post published an article in January 2025 containing untrue details about Meyler. He alleges the article caused him loss, damage, inconvenience, expense, distress, embarrassment, annoyance and anxiety. The court allowed the Color Company to join as a co‑defendant and adjourned the case for a later hearing.
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What: Report matter: Tyrone All-Ireland winner Conor Meyler takes defamation action against Irish Post. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- January 2025 Other
- 2025-11-17 Publication
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Outcome: Mr Justice O'Donnell allowed the joining of Color Company as a co-defendant and adjourned the matter generally.
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