Ian Bailey: ‘Whatever happens, I hope my name will be cleared’

Ian Bailey claims he pays no attention to his local celebrity status — some would describe it as notoriety — but his denials lack all credibility, writes Mick Clifford

Ian Bailey on the pier in Schull, West Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

Ian Bailey has died after collapsing in Bantry in West Cork at the age of 66. Here is an interview he gave to Mick Clifford in July of 2021.

THE sun beats down on Schull. Shiny happy people wear bright colours to celebrate the holliers. There is street dining and ice cream cones and oversized cars easing through the village like bank statements.