Ronnie Delany, a long-time associate of developer Paddy McKillen, claims he was defamed in letters he alleges were published to persons in Ireland as part of a conspiracy against him.

The three companies, Wonderbay Ltd, Crossville Properties Ltd, and Discovery Dawn Ltd (all in receivership) were McKillen group-related firms.

Wicklow County Council said the purchase price for Magheramore Beach was likely to be less than a High Court challenge

Paddy McKillen jnr is a co-founder of Ireland's largest hospitality group, Press Up, and son of well known developer Paddy McKillen senior.

Mr McKillen jun is a co-founder of Ireland's largest hospitality group, Press Up, and son of well known developer Paddy McKillen senior.