Susan Magnier backs billionaire husband John over alleged €15m land deal that collapsed

Susan Magnier said that on the night of the alleged deal: 'Everyone was happy. We all shook hands.'

John Magnier, founder of the world-famous Coolmore Stud, at the High Court in Dublin this afternoon. Picture Collins Courts

Susan Magnier, the wife of billionaire John Magnier, has told the High Court of kitchen table negotiations which led to a €15m offer for a tract of land in Tipperary.

Appearing by video link at the High Court Mrs Magnier said she was present when the vendors received their €15m offer. Mrs Magnier said the proposed vendors and an estate agent then moved to another room to ring the trustees and a beneficiary of Barne Estate before returning to the meeting.