Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0178Solicitor-client dispute, compel production of files · Co. Dublin

Michael Flatley's court case with former solicitor adjourned following wife's death

Michael Flatley, a man, is in a legal dispute with his former solicitor Maxwell Mooney, a man, over €487,837 in legal fees and a general lien on client files relating to Flatley's mansion, Castlehyde, in Fermoy, Co Cork. The relationship between the two broke down in November 2025, and Flatley's side is seeking a court order compelling Mooney to produce the client files and a copy of the client account. The case was before Mr Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court, in Dublin. On 9 October 2026, the court granted a two-week adjournment following the death of Flatley's wife, Niamh O'Brien, and the matter is set to return before the court at the end of October. Mediation talks have been underway between the sides.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Michael Flatley is seeking a court order compelling his former solicitor Maxwell Mooney to produce client files and a copy of the client account for all legal services provided.
  • A total of €487,837 had been paid by Flatley or on his behalf between May 2022 and August 2025.
Where
  • The dispute relates to Flatley's mansion, Castlehyde, in Fermoy, Co Cork.
  • Maxwell Mooney and Company solicitors have offices in Maynooth, Co Kildare.
When
The breakdown in the relationship between Flatley and Mooney happened in November 2025.
In court
  • The case is before Mr Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court, in Dublin.
  • On 9 October 2026, the court granted a two-week adjournment following the death of Flatley's wife, Niamh O'Brien.
  • The case is set to return before the court at the end of October 2026.
Other details
Mediation talks have been underway between the sides.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA total of €487,837 had been paid by Flatley or on his behalf between May 2022 and August 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereMaxwell Mooney and Company solicitors have offices in Maynooth, Co Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe case relates to Flatley's Cork mansion, Castlehyde, in Fermoy, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe breakdown in the relationship between Flatley and Mooney happened in November 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe court granted a two-week adjournment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe Flatley side is seeking to compel Mooney to produce or deliver client files for all legal services provided. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe Flatley side is also seeking an order compelling Mooney to provide a copy of the client account. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case will come back before the court at the end of October. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMediation talks have been underway between the sides. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMr Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court, granted the adjournment. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Oct2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Court battle paused as Michael Flatley's wife Niamh to be laid to rest

    Reports the two-week adjournment of the Flatley v Mooney case due to the death of Flatley's wife, and provides details of the underlying dispute over legal fees and a general lien on client files.

    victim, Michael Flatley, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Flatleyvictim, female, irish (judged from name)suspect, Maxwell Mooney, male, named, irish (judged from name)Maxwell Mooney