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Battle for Barne ends with Regan the victor

The way is now clear for Maurice Regan to acquire the 751ac Barne Estate in Co Tipperary, after John Magnier dropped his plans to appeal a court judgment on the trophy property.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Battle for Barne ends with Regan the victor

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Maurice Regan to close €22.25m deal for Barne Estate

Maurice Regan to close €22.25m deal for Barne Estate

NEWS 19 February 2026

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

NEWS 19 February 2026

Coolmore-linked company pleads guilty to multiple hedgerow offences

Coolmore-linked company pleads guilty to multiple hedgerow offences

Coolmore-linked company pleads guilty to multiple hedgerow offences

NEWS 17 December 2025

John Magnier to appeal Barne Estate ruling

John Magnier to appeal Barne Estate ruling

John Magnier to appeal Barne Estate ruling

NEWS 12 December 2025

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John Magnier gifts 14ac to Tipperary GAA for centre of excellence

John Magnier gifts 14ac to Tipperary GAA for centre of excellence

Tipperary GAA has described the development as a transformative milestone for Gaelic games in the county.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Rockwell Farm to be sold by Spiritan order

Rockwell Farm to be sold by Spiritan order

The farm is one of the biggest farms in Co Tipperary, and once hosted an agricultural college with 120 students per year in its heyday. Caitríona Morrissey and Aidan Brennan report.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Barne Estate: what happens now?

Barne Estate: what happens now?

After all the High Court wrangling, there is still the potential for an appeal and the very important issue of legal costs to be paid.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Judge criticises 'shifting sands' of Magnier argument

Judge criticises 'shifting sands' of Magnier argument

John Magnier and Joe Holohan's testimony changed during the High Court case about Barne Estate.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Judge Max Barrett’s ruling: why the Magnier challenge failed

Judge Max Barrett’s ruling: why the Magnier challenge failed

Caitríona Morrissey reports on the hotly anticipated ruling by High Court judge Max Barrett on the high profile Barne Estate case.

NEWS 15 September 2025

John Magnier of Coolmore loses battle for Barne

John Magnier of Coolmore loses battle for Barne

Responding to his judgment, the Magnier family issued a statement saying they were disappointed with the outcome.

NEWS 15 September 2025

Barne Estate timeline: how the disputed sale unfolded

Barne Estate timeline: how the disputed sale unfolded

Barne Estate became Ireland's most talked about farm as a result of a High Court case taken by John Magnier of Coolmore, involving a bid by US-based construction billionaire Maurice Regan.

NEWS 15 September 2025

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