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  1. 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.

  2. 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 OReilly spoke about success and failure. “You win and you...

  3. 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...

  4. May 18, 2024 · The death has occurred of the businessman Tony OReilly (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...

    • Colm Keena
  5. May 19, 2024 · DUBLIN – Tony O’Reilly, one of Irish rugby’s greatest players and later a successful businessman, was lauded as a “trailblazer” by the Republic of Ireland’s Prime Minister after his ...

  6. 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.

  7. May 23, 2024 · Tony O'Reilly was a marketeer who invented Kerrygold butter, a sporting hero with an unrivalled rugby record and a philanthropist. He also led Heinz, Independent News and Media, Waterford Wedgwood and Eircom, among other companies.