A bid to resolve a bitter dispute between a son and his mother concerning ownership of the well-known Kilkenny group of luxury design retail stores has so far yielded “no compromise”.

A judge has expressed hope for a successful mediation of a bitter dispute between a son and his mother concerning ownership of the well-known Kilkenny group of luxury design retail stores, employing 300 people.

A bitter dispute between a son and his mother concerning ownership of the Kilkenny group of luxury design retail stores, employing 300 people, has come before the Commercial Court.

Pre-tax profits for retailers, the Kilkenny Group last year almost doubled to €1.4m, providing a record year for the group.

The success of the Kilkenny Group is due to its commitment and focus on Irish designers and brands, according to Marian O’Gorman, the company’s chief executive.