Ireland and Lions Rugby great Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88

O’Reilly, who was also known for being one of Ireland’s leading business figures and a media magnate, died in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin on Saturday.
Ireland and Lions Rugby great Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88
Ireland and Lions Rugby great Tony O’Reilly has died aged 88 (Julien Behal/PA)

Tributes have flowed for Ireland and British and Irish Lions great Tony O’Reilly, who has died at the age of 88.

O’Reilly, who was also known for being one of Ireland’s leading business figures and a media magnate, died in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin on Saturday.

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