Tony O’Reilly, former Irish international rugby player and one of the country’s leading businessmen, has died aged 88.
O’Reilly died in St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin, on Saturday.
The Irish Rugby Football Union posted on X: “A legend of the game has passed.
“Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Michael Martin, Ireland’s Tanaiste, the equivalent of Deputy Prime Minister, wrote on social media platform X: “Saddened to hear of the passing of Tony O’Reilly, a pioneering spirit who had an extraordinary impact on business, sport, media Irish and society.
“Through the Ireland Funds, Tony changed the global narrative about peace and reconciliation on this island. My deepest condolences go out to his children, family and friends.”
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