Desmond tops Irish investor rich list

Dermot Desmond heads the list of Irish property investors with a personal fortune estimated at €1.7bn, according to trade magazine Estates Gazette’s rich list.

Mr Desmond has substantial property interests, including in the past London City Airport, and currently has a substantial stake in the Belfast Titanic Quarter. Other interests include a stake in Celtic Football Club and the online betting firm Betdaq. He came 14th in the overall list.

London-based Estates Gazette compiles a rich list each year of the wealthiest UK and Ireland property developers and investors.