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Case No. 3216Debt recovery (legal fees) · Co. Cork · 28 Apr 2026

Michael Flatley in High Court dispute with former solicitor over €200,000 lodged in court

Michael Flatley is in a High Court dispute with his former solicitor Maxwell Mooney over €200,000 of €1.4 million lodged in court following the Castlehyde mansion proceedings in Fermoy, Co Cork. Judge Mark Sanfey gave permission for Mooney's application to have the €200,000 paid over to him while approving the payout of the remaining lodged money to the Novellus side.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe dispute is over €200,000 of €1.4 million lodged in the High Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe loan required repayments of €67,000 per month over two years. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatNovellus claimed default on repayment, which Flatley denied. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatFlatley provided a guarantee for the loan on the strength of the value of his Castlehyde mansion. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatNovellus appointed a receiver over the property as a result of the alleged default. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAn interim injunction was granted to the Flatley side to prevent the receiver from taking further measures. (irishtimes.com)
  • what€6.9 million was paid over and €1.45 million was lodged in court, including €308,000 in penalty interest. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBlackbird redeemed its loan from Novellus in March 2025 and withdrew their claims. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMooney claimed Flatley is allegedly indebted to his firm for three years of work. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAgreement was reached on disputed penalty interest at €108,000 instead of the €308,000 initially sought. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said the application was not frivolous or vexatious. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge approved the payout of the rest of the money lodged in court to the Novellus side, except for the disputed €200,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Mooney application will come back before the court later that week. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Apr2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Michael Flatley in further High Court dispute with former solicitor following Cork mansion case

    Reports on the High Court hearing where Judge Sanfey granted permission for Mooney's application regarding the €200,000, and provides background on the Castlehyde mansion loan dispute with Novellus Finance Ltd.

    victim, Michael Flatley, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Flatleysuspect, Maxwell Mooney, male, named, irish (judged from name)Maxwell Mooney