Michael Flatley settles High Court claim over work done on his Cork mansion

Michael Flatley (pictured) claimed that parties he hired to carry out certain works including electrical works, were allegedly negligent and allegedly did not implement proper fire safety measures when working on the house. File picture.

Riverdance and Lord Of The Dance star Michael Flatley has settled a High Court action he brought over alleged deficiencies in works carried out at his opulent Castlehyde mansion in Fermoy, Co. Cork.

Mr Flatley's action arose after a fire seven years ago damaged the historic three-storey period Castlehyde house, which dates back to 1790 and is a protected structure.