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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 · Saturday 18 May 2024 22:38, UK. Tony O'Reilly in 2007. Pic: PA. Why you can trust Sky News. Sir Tony O'Reilly, a former Irish international rugby player and one of the country's leading businessmen, has died aged 88. Sir Tony, who was also a media magnate, died in St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin on Saturday.
May 18, 2024 · 18 May 2024 21:20 Reading Time: 2 mins. Ireland and British & Irish Lions legend Tony O’Reilly has died at the age of 88. The winger toured twice with the Lions, in 1955 and 1959, and rewrote the record books, with several marks that still stand to this day.
Apr 22, 2024 · Tony O’Reilly, Irish rugby union player and business executive who reached notable heights in both fields. He played 29 Test (international) matches for Ireland and set the British Lions (now the British and Irish Lions) record for tries in 1955 and 1959. Learn more about his life and career.
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May 18, 2024 · Tony O'Reilly, the Irish media tycoon and former H.J. Heinz Co boss who first rose to prominence as a record breaking British and Irish Lions rugby player, died on Saturday at the age of 88.
May 19, 2024 · Tributes have flowed for Ireland and British and Irish Lions legend Tony O’Reilly, who passed away at the age of 88. Mr O’Reilly, who was also known for being one of Ireland’s leading business figures and a media magnate, died in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin on Saturday.
May 19, 2024 · May 19, 2024 2:18am. Sir Tony O'Reilly, photographed in 1986. Independent News And Media/Getty Images. One of Ireland’s most celebrated businessmen, former rugby player Tony O’Reilly,...
