Witnesses in the case ranged from a Sisters of Sion nun to former hotel owner Jay Bourke. The High Court win for the neighbouring Harnett family means they have the right to use the main driveway of Bellinter for domestic and agricultural use.
Developer Simon Kelly and publican Jay Bourke want small investors to help them re-open the Dublin northside landmark in time for St Patrick’s Day. Can they make it work?
Faced with a bankruptcy petition, nightlife entrepreneur Jay Bourke has asked the High Court to approve a €12.5m write down of his personal debts. But he still has to pay back Revenue and Bank of Ireland. Here is how he plans to do it.
Jay Bourke was once synonymous with Dublin nightlife. After a series of bruising legal battles, the urbane entrepreneur is a diminished player who has just survived a media onslaught – with a little help from golfgate.
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