Wolfe Tones Star Wins Defamation Case | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Brian Warfield of the legendary Wolfe Tones has settled a high-profile defamation case with RTÉ, ending years of legal drama sparked by Joe Duffy’s controversial Liveline comments. The case, officially wrapped up with no costs to either side, saw Warfield hailed as vindicated by his legal team and the media commission, which ruled Duffy’s conduct was partisan and unfair. Despite sealed settlement terms, the victory marks a major win for Warfield’s reputation. Meanwhile, the Wolfe Tones — whose hits like “Celtic Symphony” and “Streets of New York” still echo through Irish stages — are riding a…