John Magnier

Two tales that could hurt support for CAP

Two farms from opposite ends of the spectrum of food production made the news in recent days, and both could hurt the public perception of CAP payments

DEALER 29 April 2026

Two tales that could hurt support for CAP

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Battle for Barne ends with Regan the victor

Battle for Barne ends with Regan the victor

NEWS 25 February 2026

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

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

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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

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John Magnier to appeal Barne Estate ruling

John Magnier to appeal Barne Estate ruling

Magnier had claimed that a handshake deal with Richard Thomson-Moore at Coolmore House on 22 August 2023 secured the 751ac estate for €15m.

NEWS 17 September 2025

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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 September 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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