Former Quinn Group firms sue Sean Quinn for allegedly trespassing on quarry

A CEO of Mannok Holdings DAC, whose directors include Kevin Lunney, said he and his management team have allegedly been the subject of "a long and well-publicised campaign of intimidation, violence and serious threats"

The firms claim Sean Quinn (pictured) has no right or interest in the lands and has no defence to the claims against him. File photo

Two companies that were part of the former Quinn group have launched High Court proceedings against the group's founder Sean Quinn.

The action has been brought by Mannok Cement Limited and Mannok Build Ltd which allege that Mr Quinn is trespassing on a quarry owned by the companies.