A High Court jury in Dublin has heard how guests at a function tore down posters of ‘Glenroe’ actor, Joe Lynch, when they were told he was not going to turn up to entertain them.

Report shows Ashling Hotel in Dublin, where the function was held.

Michael Miley, committee member of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists, who organised the function.

Joe Lynch near the court.

David Markey, Treasurer of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists.

Journalist Michael O'Toole, who wrote the contentious article, and others outside court.

John Gaffney, Joe Lynch's solicitor.

To camera Brian O'Connell on the hearing.

The reporter is Brian O'Connell.

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