Maurice Regan

Maurice Regan

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Maurice Regan is a construction magnate who has recently entered the spotlight due to his agreement to purchase the Barne Estate for €22.5 million, amidst ongoing legal disputes regarding the estate's ownership and sale agreements.

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Maurice Regan is urging Irish racing’s ruling bodies to investigate Coolmore Stud for allegedly bringing the sport into disrepute.

Unclear whether HRI and IHRB will meet Maurice Regan over controversial claims – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-22
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Maurice Regan is a New York-based businessman who purchased the Barne Estate from the Thomson-Moore family.

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling for ‘pragmatic’ reasons – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-19
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A €22.5 million offer for the estate from New York-based millionaire Maurice Regan was accepted by the Thomson-Moores but has not been concluded.

John Magnier gave ‘entirely false’ evidence in Tipperary land dispute, judge finds – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-12
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Maurice Regan agreed to buy the estate for €22.5 million.

Spiritans to sell Tipperary farm to fund compensation for abuse survivors – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-08
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Maurice Regan, a construction millionaire, phoned Mr Thomson-Moore on August 30th, telling him he wished to bid €16 million for the property.

Bitterness over sale of historic Co Tipperary farm – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-16
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New York-based millionaire Maurice Regan came in with an offer of €22.5 million, 50 per cent above what Mr Magnier had offered.

John Magnier loses high-profile court case over failed Barne Estate purchase – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-15
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Maurice Regan is a construction magnate who made a higher bid for the Barne Estate.

€50,000 in brown envelopes turned trustees away from Magnier deal in Barne estate row, court hears – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-30
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Maurice Regan is a rival bidder to bloodstock billionaire John Magnier for the Barne Estate.

‘Secret’ mobile phone provided to contact John Magnier’s rival bidder for Barne Estate, court hears – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-19
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Maurice Regan offered about €20 million for the Barne Estate, ultimately becoming the preferred bidder.

Heir of Barne Estate ‘shocked’ by €50,000 ‘luck penny’ offer from John Magnier – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-17
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Maurice Regan is a construction magnate who made a higher offer for the Barne estate.

Wife of man being sued by John Magnier over Barne estate row says couple ‘steamrolled’ into litigation they could not afford – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-12
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Maurice Regan is a US-based construction magnate accused of engaging in a 'full-frontal assault' on John Magnier's claimed deal.

Row breaks out in court over claims gallery members tried to communicate with witness – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-19
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Maurice Regan is a US-based construction magnate who was the preferred buyer of the Barne Estate.

Son of John Magnier says he handed over €50,000 in two envelopes as an ‘appreciation’ to Barne Estate owners – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-05
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Maurice Regan is a US-based construction magnate who was preferred over the Magnier's offer.

Susan Magnier backs billionaire husband John, claiming €15m land deal was agreed before being reneged upon – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-30
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They claim the Thomson-Moores backtracked on the agreement and accepted an offer from American-based businessman Maurice Regan for €22.25 million.

John Magnier complains about ‘unfair’ treatment in court – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-29
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They claim the Thomson-Moores reneged on the sale and accepted an offer from American-based businessman Maurice Regan.

‘I’m not the bad guy here,’ John Magnier tells court – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-28
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Maurice Regan is a US-based businessman who made a counter-offer for the Barne Estate.

‘Disproportionate’ level of paperwork leaves little room for seating at John Magnier’s Barne Estate case – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-27
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Maurice Regan engaged in a 'full-frontal assault' on Mr Magnier’s claimed deal to buy land in Tipperary.

greed’ on why his €15m Tipperary land deal failed – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-27
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Maurice Regan is expected to give evidence in the case as he plans to buy the estate from Richard Thomson-Moore.

John Magnier’s case over alleged €15m estate sale begins today at Commercial Court – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-27
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Maurice Regan, a construction magnate, helped Michael Flatley piece together his refinancing deal.

The deal that let the dancer keep his Castlehyde mansion – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-14
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Maurice Regan plans to buy the Barne estate from Richard Thompson-Moore for €22.5 million.

‘Gargantuan’ data search ongoing in case over alleged €15 million sale of Barne estate to businessman John Magnier – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-11
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Maurice Regan provided funds to help Michael Flatley pay off a loan.

More than 950 Irish exporters face Trump tariffs – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-30
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Maurice Regan is alleged to be funding the Barne Estate litigation and has been described as a 'dark force' by Mr. Magnier's lawyer.

Lawyers for John Magnier claim ‘dark force’ funding Barne Estate ligitation – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-07
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Maurice Regan is the construction magnate who agreed to buy the Barne Estate.

Discovery issues delay opening of John Magnier’s High Court trial over 751-acre Barne Estate – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-06
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Maurice Regan is mentioned as the construction magnate who agreed to buy the estate for €22.5 million.

High Court judge orders Barne Estate lawyers to explain interpretation of discovery request – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-04
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