Founder of O’Leary Insurance Group Archie dies

The founder of O’Leary Insurance Group, owner of formidable racehorse Florida Pearl, and former Ireland rugby international Archie O’Leary has passed away.

Founder of O’Leary Insurance Group Archie dies

Paying tribute in the Racing Post to the well-known Corkman, who was 86, Florida Pearl’s trainer, Willie Mullins, said that he was “a larger-than-life character who enjoyed his racing and his many big race wins while always taking defeats on the chin”.

“He was always very enthusiastic and forthright in his views,” Mr Mullins said.

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