Bailey thanks people of West Cork for support

IAN BAILEY thanked the people of West Cork for consistently supporting him as he spectacularly withdrew the appeal of his failed libel action over newspaper coverage of Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder.

The newspapers concerned were delighted with the withdrawal of Mr Bailey’s claims and emphasised that the English journalist will not be paid any money in damages arising out his failed libel action.

Mr Bailey’s solicitor Frank Buttimer said: “Mr Bailey hopes that it will enable him and his partner to resume a more normal form of life.