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A Co Donegal factory worker, who claimed he was wrongfully assaulted and thrown out of a public house, has settled his High Court action for damages for €35,000.

Ryan McBride (29), Tirlaughan, Carrigart, had sued John Connor, owner of The Fleets Inn, Downings, Co Donegal, for damages over an incident at the premises on July 4th, 1998.