Michael Flatley being portrayed as 'a villain' rather than 'a victim', court told

The court heard that in the security for costs application, Michael Flatley (pictured) was being faced with a bill for almost €3m 'for defending himself'. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley is being portrayed in proceedings before the Commercial Court as “a villain” rather than “a victim of circumstances”, his counsel told a judge on Wednesday. 

It is the second day of two applications before the court where a building contractor and insurance companies involved in carrying out works at Mr Flatley's Castlehyde mansion are seeking to have the star put up €2.8m security for costs before his action against them begins.