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Sir Anthony John Francis O'Reilly AO (7 May 1936 – 18 May 2024) was an Irish businessman and international rugby union player. He was known for his try scoring in rugby, his involvement in the Independent News & Media Group, which he led from 1973 to 2009, [1] and as CEO and chairman of the H.J. Heinz Company.
May 18, 2024 · The winger, who scored 37 tries for the Lions, passed away in May 2024. He was a record-breaker on the 1955 and 1959 Tours, and also played for Ireland and Leinster.
May 19, 2024 · Sir Anthony O'Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures and a former rugby international, has died in Dublin following a short illness.
May 18, 2024 · In his final public appearance after decades of business acclaim and vast wealth came to an abrupt halt with bankruptcy, Sir Anthony O’Reilly spoke about success and failure. “You win and you...
May 18, 2024 · The death has occurred of the businessman Tony O’Reilly (88), who made a fortune as chief executive and chairman of the US food company, Heinz, and used his wealth to invest in Irish companies ...
May 19, 2024 · Sir Anthony O’Reilly, born May 7 1936, died May 18 2024. License this content. Creator of Kerrygold, chair of Heinz and press baron, the Gatsby-esque billionaire was ‘a hero from a time when ...
May 19, 2024 · The Irish businessman and media magnate also played rugby for Ireland and the Lions. He was known for his philanthropy, especially through the Ireland Funds, and was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
