Paul and Richard Donovan settle Galway marathon defamation case

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Paul and Richard Donovan settled their defamation actions in the High Court on 11 April 2019. The case concerned comments about the cancellation of the 2011 Galway City Marathon and the brothers’ role as organisers. The defendants acknowledged the brothers had honoured a donation commitment and had not delayed telling registered competitors about the cancellation.

A statement read to the court described the earlier suggestions as false and included an unreserved apology. After it was read, Mr Justice Peter Kelly agreed to strike out the proceedings. The brothers said they were satisfied with the retraction and apology.