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Construction magnate Maurice Regan closes Barne Estate deal despite John Magnier legal challenge

John Magnier launched legal proceedings last month in an effort enforce a €15 million deal for the property he alleges was agreed over a handshake

The Barne Estate, a stately home which sits on 751 acres of farmland near Clonmel, has been bought by developer Maurice Regan

A contract worth more than €20 million for Barne Estate in Co Tipperary has been signed by Maurice Regan despite ongoing legal action by John Magnier aimed at forcing a sale to him.

As reported by the Business Post, Regan, an Irish construction magnate, had been pushing ahead with plans to sign the contract for months. A well placed source confirmed the deal concluded earlier this week.

The move represents a new track in an ...