Full coverage: Tony O'Reilly

Brendan Keenan, economics editor of the Irish Independent at the time when Tony O'Reilly was its largest shareholder, writes to The Currency.

Sir Martin Sorrell is an advertising titan. He talks about how AI is impacting his industry, first-party data, and the importance of big ideas.

Donnybrook Church in Dublin was packed for the funeral mass of Sir Anthony O’Reilly. The congregation included a cross-section of Irish business, sport, politics and society. It was his sons, however, who painted the picture of a loving father and business giant.

Tony O’Reilly, whose funeral is taking place today, was a supreme sportsman, businessman, media owner and international entrepreneur. He deserved better than the way he was treated in the end.

The businessman who died on Saturday did not “invent” the Kerrygold brand alone but he did something much more important: He proved that exporting Irish dairy could be profitable.

Tony O’Reilly believed that newspapers could change hearts and minds. In a surprising number of instances, his heart ruled his head. Anne Harris reflects on a newspaper owner who backed journalism and free speech.

As editor and executive at INM, Michael Brophy had many meetings and social encounters with O’Reilly. He recalls his unfettered ambition and charm, and understanding of the true importance of media.

Lady Chryss O’Reilly, a successful equine businesswoman, has died at 73. She was the wife of Tony O'Reilly, one of Ireland's most iconic business leaders. The heiress of a Greek shipping family contributed to Ireland in business, philanthropy and the equine industry.

Succession is flawed but its portrayal of the rich and the motivations of those in media ring true.