Eddie Irwin was variously described in court as bloodstock billionaire John Magnier’s “right-hand man” and his “fixer” when things go wrong. The accountant, who has worked as a financial advisor at Coolmore for over 40 years, made it clear he wasn’t so keen on labels. “I do a job for Mr Magnier,” he told the court. “Catchphrases and names aren’t something I use.” He did agree, however, under cross examination, that he was the person called upon by Magnier when problems arose. Irwin’s involvement in the ill-fated Barne Estate purchase only kicked off a week after his boss shook hands…

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