Millionaire to stop Irish colleges' donations

An Irish-American millionaire who has given millions of euros in donations to Irish colleges and universities has decided to end the funding.

An Irish-American millionaire who has given millions of euros in donations to Irish colleges and universities has decided to end the funding.

Charles Feeney, who made his fortune in duty-free airport shops, said he had instead decided to channel his money into programmes for disadvantaged children, reconciliation and human rights on both sides of the Irish border.

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