Ireland First party president being sued by Cork businessman
Derek Blighe fronts Ireland First, a party that was formed in 2023.
A CORK businessman is suing Derek Blighe and the political party of which he is president, Ireland First.
Adrian McCarthy was previously a shareholder in a company which owns a B&B in Fermoy which is earmarked to be used an accommodation centre for people seeking international protection.
Mr Blighe, an anti-immigration campaigner, and his party have posted a number of videos on social media in relation to the property.
A spokesperson for the court service confirmed that the case 2024 1267 P was filed on March 8 by Adrian McCarthy against Derek Blighe, adding “It is a defamation case.”
Mr Blighe addressed the claims that he was being sued in a video on X on Wednesday evening, saying that he had received no notification of such a case.
Ireland First was formed in 2023 and is running a number of candidates in the upcoming European and local elections.
has reached out to Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP, who are representing Mr McCarthy, for comment.
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