Brian Warfield is represented by well-known libel solicitor Paul Tweed in the proceedings
Wolfe Tones lead vocalist Brian Warfield has initiated a defamation case against RTÉ over comments made by Joe Duffy during a Liveline programme last year.
Mr Warfield confirmed to The Irish Times on Wednesday that he is taking defamation proceedings against RTÉ arising from comments that were made by Mr Duffy during the programme and broadcast after The Wolfe Tones had performed the song Celtic Symphony during Féile an Phobail in Belfast over the previous weekend.
The band’s career began in Dublin in 1964 and includes hits like Celtic Symphony, Irish Eyes, Grace, Streets of New York and Let The People Sing.
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