Niall O'Regan

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

Rockwell Farm to be sold by Spiritan order

Rockwell Farm to be sold by Spiritan order

Rockwell Farm to be sold by Spiritan order

NEWS 8 October 2025

Barne Estate: what happens now?

Barne Estate: what happens now?

Barne Estate: what happens now?

NEWS 17 September 2025

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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 26 July 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 26 July 2025

John Magnier and family ‘disappointed’ that Barne deal not upheld

John Magnier and family ‘disappointed’ that Barne deal not upheld

Coolmore boss John Magnier and his son and daughter took High Court proceedings against Richard Thomson-Moore and the owners of Barne Estate in Co Tipperary.

NEWS 26 July 2025

Barne Estate: John Magnier of Coolmore loses fight for Tipperary land

Barne Estate: John Magnier of Coolmore loses fight for Tipperary land

Billionaires John Magnier and Maurice Regan took to the witness box amid a ‘war’ over a Tipperary estate. Now High Court judge Max Barrett has decided who will own the 751c trophy property.

NEWS 26 July 2025

Judge Max Barrett to decide on Barne Estate by October

Judge Max Barrett to decide on Barne Estate by October

Billionaires in the witness box amid a ‘war’ over a Tipperary estate. Now it’s up to a High Court judge to decide who will own the 751c trophy property.

NEWS 26 July 2025

Regan message hoped news article would give rival John Magnier 'heart attack'

Regan message hoped news article would give rival John Magnier 'heart attack'

Paul Neilan reports from the High Court, where the high-profile dispute over the sale of 751ac Barne Estate is being played out.

NEWS 26 July 2025

Barne Estate ‘war’ became ‘head-wrecking’ amid legal threats – auctioneer

Barne Estate ‘war’ became ‘head-wrecking’ amid legal threats – auctioneer

Court reporter Paul Nielan was in the High Court to hear estate agent John Stokes give his evidence in the Barne Estate case.

NEWS 26 July 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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