O’Leary swoops to net €24m in share deal

RYANAIR chief executive Michael O’Leary made €24 million yesterday after selling shares in the no-frills airline.

A spokesman would not comment on the deal saying it was a private matter but speculation is rife the airline magnate is cashing in before his upcoming wedding.

Company director Declan Ryan, son of the airline's founder Tony Ryan, was also €24 million richer yesterday after selling the same number of shares. Both sold four million shares at €5.95 each.