'I am not trying to exaggerate': Cork man dramatically withdraws claim for damages against Clare pub

The move came after the second day of cross-examination by Counsel for Cogan's Bar and restaurant of Maurice Durnin, who claimed to be suffering from chronic, "burning" pain.

A pensioner who claimed he has had pain since he allegedly slipped on a floor of the Co Clare pub where he worked 10 years ago and twisted his ankle has dramatically withdrawn his damages claim at the High Court.

The move came after the second day of cross-examination by Counsel for Cogan's Bar and restaurant, Milltown Malbay, Co Clare of 71-year-old Maurice Durnin from Cork who claimed to be suffering from chronic "burning" pain.