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'If I had a gun I would shoot him' - Millionaire hotelier's son 'greatly regrets' words said during business dispute
Summary
A son of multi-millionaire hotelier Noel O'Callaghan has submitted papers to the High Court, expressing deep regret over telling his father that if he had a gun, he would shoot him during a heated business dispute. The court has reserved its decision on whether the dispute between Mr O'Callaghan and his sons should proceed to arbitration. Paul O'Callaghan claims there has been a significant deterioration in his relationship with his father since August 2024, despite efforts to resolve the matter through mediation. He recounts an incident in September 2025, where, after a long and tense exchange, he made the comment in frustration. He later regretted the remark and reached a memorandum of understanding with his father, which the latter allegedly reneged on. The dispute stems from a 2016 agreement, under which Noel O'Callaghan stepped back from his hospitality business to focus on his bloodstock operations, leaving management to his sons. He claims he was promised an annual salary, credit card expenses covered, and control over Mountarmstrong stud, none of which materialised.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'If I had a gun I would shoot him' - Millionaire hotelier's son 'greatly regrets' words said during business dispute. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- August 2024 Incident
- September 10, 2025 Incident
- 2026-04-15 Publication
Why: In the early hours of the morning he said words to the effect "that if I had a gun I would shoot him [Noel O'Callaghan] because he was being so wholly unreasonable". CNI source report
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