Jackie Sexton alleged negligence and breach of duty following a fall from a second-storey hotel window on her wedding night. Mr Quirke told the court in his opening speech that Mr Sexton returned from the bathroom to the bedroom where there was no sign of his wife, and the window open. Ms Sexton told the court she had been an active person who enjoyed walking and swimming, had a jockey licence since her teens and had qualified in horsemanship. Just after 3pm today, Mr Quirke said the matter had been resolved and that it could be struck out without any costs order. Ms Justice Brett then struck out the case, which had been slated to last five days, and passed on her best wishes to Ms Sexton.

Source: The Irish Times December 05, 2025 20:30 UTC