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Father-of-six Kevin Lunney was abducted close to his home in Co Fermanagh in September 2019

Court rules it has jurisdiction in Lunney assault case

The Special Criminal Court has rejected arguments that it has no jurisdiction to hear the trial of four men accused of causing serious harm to Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney.

Courts • 02 Jun 21

In September 2020 Quinn Industrial Holdings was renamed Mannok

Mannok reports higher 2020 earnings, revenue consistent

Mannok Holdings, formerly Quinn Industrial Holdings, has reported a 17% increase in EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax Depreciation & Amortisation) for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Business • 08 Apr 21

Sean Quinn formerly controlled the Quinn Group of companies

Sean Quinn tells court he will not enter quarry land

The former billionaire Sean Quinn has given an undertaking in Belfast's Royal Courts of Justice not to go on land he once owned.

Business • 07 Dec 20

Kevin Lunney was abducted and attacked on 17 September

Four men remanded in custody over Lunney attack

Four men charged with the abduction and false imprisonment of QIH Director Kevin Lunney have been further remanded in custody.

Courts • 03 Dec 19

Fr Oliver O'Reilly delivered the homily on the QIH attacks last September

Priest took 'very brave' stance over QIH attacks

The Association of Catholic Priests has said it supports Ballyconnell parish priest Fr Oliver O'Reilly for taking a "very brave" stance against those behind attacks on Quinn Industrial Holdings executives.

Ireland • 18 Nov 19

Michael D'Arcy said senior gardaí in the border region had 'let down' the Quinn directors

Garda bodies reject criticism of border region policing

Garda Superintendents have rejected criticisms of border policing by the Minister of State, Michael D'Arcy, as ill-informed and unhelpful.

Ireland • 11 Nov 19

Michael D'Arcy questioned the garda response to a campaign of intimidation against QIH executives

Flanagan backs gardaí after minister's QIH comments

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said he has every confidence in the Garda Commissioner and his team, following comments made by junior minister Michael D'Arcy who claimed senior gardaí in the border region had "let down" the directors of Quinn Industrial Holdings.

Ireland • 10 Nov 19

Kevin Lunney was speaking in an interview with BBC Northern Ireland's Spotlight

Kevin Lunney recalls 'excruciating' ordeal

Quinn Industrial Holdings executive Kevin Lunney has recounted in a BBC interview how he was slashed with a knife, doused with bleach and branded by his captors.

Ulster • 06 Nov 19

Chief Executive of Quinn Industrial Holdings, Liam McCaffrey

QIH directors meet Garda Commissioner Drew Harris

The Chief Executive of the Quinn Industrial Holdings has said he and his colleagues in management were satisfied with a meeting they held with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris in Monaghan this afternoon.

Crime • 05 Nov 19

Liam McCaffrey said he understands that a number of people have come forward with information

Threats taken seriously at highest level - Quinn CEO

The CEO of Quinn Industrial Holdings has said the latest threats against its directors are "being taken very seriously at the highest level".

Ireland • 30 Oct 19

The anonymous authors told the directors that if they wanted, 'we could have killed Kevin very easily'

Quinn directors receive 'last warning' death threat

The directors of Quinn Industrial Holdings have received another death threat, informing them that this is their "last warning".

Crime • 29 Oct 19

Kevin Lunney was abducted and assaulted in Co Fermanagh on 17 September

Van connected to Lunney attack investigation found

It is understood that gardaí investigating the abduction and assault on Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney last month have found a van in Duleek, Co Meath, believed to be connected to the attack.

Crime • 24 Oct 19

Large crowds attended a rally in support of Kevin Lunney after he had been brutally attacked earlier this week

Hundreds rally in support of Kevin Lunney

Hundreds of people turned out at a rally in support of Kevin Lunney, the Quinn Director who was abducted, beaten and left on the side of the road in Co Cavan earlier this week.

Regional • 20 Sep 19

Kevin Lunney was abducted and beaten as he drove home

Seán Quinn condemns 'barbaric' attack on Lunney

Businessman Seán Quinn has said attacks being carried out on Quinn executives are not being carried out in his name and are damaging to his family.

Ireland • 19 Sep 19

Quinn Industrial Holdings