List of Irish billionaires by net worth 1 language Edit View history The following Forbes list of Irish billionaires is based on an annual assessment of wealth and assets compiled and published by Forbes magazine in 2021. Ferguson signed for four of the seven-figure lots overall, but top billing went to a Galileo half-brother to King George winner Harbinger, who was knocked down to MV Magnier for 2.6 million guineas ($4.37 million). Al Fayed terminated his friendship with Papa Doc, and he bounced back, founding more businesses. Also active was Sheikh Mohammed's advisor, John Ferguson. The end result was that Tattersalls turned over 79.274 million guineas ($133.18 million), a record for any European auction, for 336 yearlings sold. He and his wife have five children. The daughter of Sea The Stars, who jointly topped the 2018 BBAG Yearling Sale at 280,000, has now joined Von Opel's broodmare band and is set for an exciting debut covering. Wood is also the chancellor of Robert Gordon, after receiving an honorary doctorate from there. Coolmore stud owner John Magnier, worth an estimated 180m was believed to have spent 3m on making sure his daughter Katie, 24, had a fairy tale wedding to her beau, horse trainer David Wachman, 28. The Heffernan family resides primarily in Bath. David and Simon Reuben (the Reuben Brothers) are two brothers that were born in India, but they moved to Islington. Michael attended the London School of Economics, and he is the founder of BlueCrest Capital Management. Bernie Ecclestone is the patriarch of the family, and despite his rather miniscule height, he is worth billions and considered a formidable British business tycoon. Family Business:Ryanair Short also owns the finance company Kildare. With the merger, Glen Electrics (now GlenDimplex), took off. The Founders eldest son is part of the Fab Four (Hinduja Brothers) which are the largest Indian businesses operating today. Tragically, Baron Ballyedmond died in a plane crash in 2014. Industry: Technology In 2012 his fortune was estimated to be 550 million; two years previously the business magazine Management Today had suggested it was $2 billion. John Magnier. Consigned by Goldford Stud, agent, lot 1810 is carrying a full-sister to the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf heroine and will visit Wootton Bassett (GB) next year. The Stallion Group is based in Dubai. He has been involved in many well-known developments, including many in Ballsbridge, hence his nickname. He opened it in the 1980s, and it did well, defeating competition until he sold the business for more than one billion pounds to a private equity firm. It took the previous record-holder John Scott 36 years to amass his 40, and O'Brien has reached his tally of 41 in just 23. Bridesmaids were dressed in matted gold by celebrity favourite Vera Wang, who designed Victoria Beckhams wedding dress. The Baker Scholar award meant that he was in the top five per cent of his graduating class for academics. Net Worth: 3 billion Industry: Oil Dead or Alive? However, none could match the investment made by Sheikh Mohammeds racing advisor, John Ferguson, who paid an incredible 17.465 million guineas ($29.34 million) for 38 yearlings. Coolmore, his company, has a value of more than four billion euro. Ecclestone still is the chairman emeritus, and he advises the board. Branson founded Virgin Group Ltd. He is considered part of their aviation team. He also dabbled in being a driver back in 1958. He is a billionaire businessman and a noted philanthropist. Skiffington, who was acting for Ivawoods owners Fiona Carmichael and Ian Jennings, had to fight off Alan Cooper, racing manager to the Niarchos family, for the filly, who is also a half-sister to the promising Listed-placed 2-year-old Together Forever. Not a subscriber? Alltech is a major agribusiness. Net worth: 860 million The Ecclestone family is among one of Britains most eccentric rich families. The Caudwell family has its wealth in the mobile phone industry. Net Worth: 2,6 billion Family Business: Everton F.C. Currently, Al Tajir is the owner of a glass-bottling business in Dubai. So to return an average that improved by another eight percent without that extraordinary high is some achievement and clearly demonstrates the depth and strength of the Orby trade.. A position that has netted him billions. Jive included famous names such as the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and Nsync. His family were members of the British Colonists when they came to America. Michael Barry Tabor (born 28 October 1941) is a British businessman, bookmaker, gambler and owner of thoroughbred racehorses.. Tabor regularly appears on the Sunday Times Rich List of the richest people in Britain. His first business venture was Diamond Power, which he joined in 1981. 9 John Magnier and family: . They are often referred to as the Barclay Brothers, as they are identical twins. The Magnier Family. f: (732) 747-8955. Industry: Mobile phones Mr Von Opel is very keen to have the best bloodlines, that's very much the policy.". She attended Cambridge for school, but she was born in the States in Texas. In support of the humanitarian aid deployed to those affected by the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria Feb. 6t, Coolmore has donated a stallion cover to Classic winner Camelot (GB) (Montjeu {Ire}). Family Business:Lone Star Funds He attended Rutherglen Academy and Strathclyde University. Farhads mother was a publicist, while his father was a doctor who later became a military judge. An unfavorable exchange rate played its part in restricting Japanese activity. Business-wise, he is a major shareholder of Hargreaves Lansdown, which is a financial services business that is the largest of its kind in the UK. Even so, such a competitive trade at Goffs meant that plenty of trainers and owners left Kildare having been shut out. Subscribe for FREE to the Daily PDF or the News Alerts. Family Business: ABP Food Group He was once the CEO of Ryanair, but he stepped down from that position. Fazza full name Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is also good mates with Cristiano Ronaldo and UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Hargreaves family has its wealth in finance, investments, and banking. She also has written about mergers and acquisitions, giving advice to young business owners on how to handle them. Industry: Racing Guinness leased him several plans. His father was a car mechanic, while his mother was a secretary. The Dyson family got its wealth from their famous, self-named vacuums. Prior to founding Lone Star Funds, he worked at Morgan Stanley, a major bank. Westerberg's biggest racecourse result to date came courtesy of Miss Yoda's victory in the Group 1 German Oaks. 20 foal was a $290,000 Fasig Saratoga buyback bred by Barronstown Stud. Red Bank, NJ 07701, p: (732) 747-8060 Ian Livingstone and his brother, Richard, own the firm London and Regional Properties, which operates across global property development sectors. David McMurtry and his family founded Renishaw, PLC. He turned Tavistock into a one-stop-shop for luxury goods for US tourist. Industry: Food Arnold Clark started a rental business and bought Grant, Melrose, & Tennant. 60 Broad St. Acting through Fiona Shaw, he paid 300,000 ($380,000) for the sole. Jim McColl is a recently-retired Scottish billionaire who has UK nationality but resides in Monaco. A day after Galileo supplied the top lot, it was the turn of his younger half-brother to take centre stage as the sire of the second million-euro yearling. Incidentally, she was the second-highest-priced yearling of last years sale at 680,000 ($862,000). Family Business: River Island Wood Group has been influential, but it has had most of its traction in the North Sea oil market. He founded Ryanair, studying the way Southwest Airlines worked. Industry: Investing Family Business: Arcadia Group It sells feed to farmers and employs more than five thousand people. Industry: Investing Net Worth: 9 billion Were doing it out of the goodness of our hearts, one winked, while the other added: Yes, were concerned citizens of Fethard.. Phillip was born to a property developer, attended the boarding school Carmel College. In the 1970s, he opened his flagship brand, Chelsea Girl, and he later founded Lewis Separates from its success. The Hong Kong Jockey Club also made their presence felt as the purchaser of four yearlings worth 785,000 ($995,000), while Jehan Malherbe, of the South African-based Form Bloodstock, paid 1.355 million ($1.72 million) for eight yearlings. Brighton owner Tony Bloom is another of the richest owners in horse racing. Family Business:Harrods Prominent Member: Farhad Moshiri. His horses have one countless races for decades. IRELAND ON SUNDAY High Definition, a son of Galileo and the Listed-winning Fastnet Rock mare Palace, won a Curragh maiden on his debut before following in the footsteps of his brother Innisfree by landing the Group 2 Beresford Stakes. Although Santa Barbara is yet to be tested in stakes company, she boasts a blue-chip pedigree being a Camelot half-sister to the Breeders' Cup-winning siblings Iridessa and Order Of Australia. Prominent Member:Lady Ballyedmond. He has been donating to Fianna Fail since the 1990s. Prominent Member:William Grant. Suite 100 He was considered to be the second-most powerful man in Dubai. In fact, he was the UAEs ambassador to the UK for sixteen years, working in his position from 1971 to 1987. He is the 11th foal out of the Bering mare Penang Pearl, who was raced by Ooi to Listed success in Britain. Magnier was born in County Cork, and his father was a landowner. Net Worth: 2,9 billion Prominent Member: Chris Hohn. But, as the hammer came down on the final lot through on Thursday evening, Tattersalls could reflect on a sale where records had been smashed and six million-guinea lots had changed hands. When asked about the number of horses in training Westerberg will have for the 2021 season McCalmont said: "It's growing all the time. Net worth: 1,74 billion Industry: Music Net Worth: 15,3 billion Also attending were the most senior members of Dubais ruling family, close racing associates of Mr Magnier, 53. In many ways, last year's G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud hero and Breeders' Cup Turf runner-up is a fitting horse to bring up the milestone, typifying the EPSOM, UK--Just when we thought there was nothing new to say in praise of Aidan O'Brien, up he jumps to break a 159-year-old record for the number of British Classic winners by a trainer. Last year's yearling sales saw some further notable additions, with MV Magnier confirming that Westerberg would be a partner in the Galileo fillies who topped Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, namely the 3,400,000gns sister to Japan and Mogul, and the 2,800,000gns daughter of Prize Exhibit. He decided he wanted to go into horse ownership. Ineos is a chemical company. The sale opened on Tuesday riding high off the back of the Aidan OBrien-trained Ol Man Rivers victory in the G2 Beresford Stakes at the Curragh. Joe took the reins of the business and began to expand it. Net Worth: 2,3 billion The Graff family has made its fortune through diamonds thanks to their family empire Graff Diamonds. Family Business:Mountbrook Homes He is the CEO of the firm a well. It's very much in its infancy so it's still expanding. John Magnier: best known for his Tipperary bloodstock business, Coolmore. Offered by breeder Mountarmstrong Stud, he is a son of Listed Prix Six Perfections heroine Asidious Alexander (Ire) (Windsor Knot {Ire}), who is a half-sister to the stakes winner and Group 2-placed Accepted (Ire) (Approve {Ire}). Obviously being by Sea The Stars means you can't go to Galileo, but we thought Wootton Bassett was a very good stallion to start her off with.". Zurich Insurance took control of Sutton Scotney as part of a takeover of Eagle Star Insurance. Family Business: Hinduja Group Net Worth: 5,1 billion Family Business: JCB Net Worth: 3 billion Mother Susan was dressed by John Galliano, head of design at the legendary Dior fashion house. Martin Naughton is an engineer who was born in Dundalk and currently resides in County Meath. The Calder family made its money from music. Specifically, it made its money from the record label established by its patriarch, Clive Calder. Every level of the market has grown with more yearlings realising over 100,000 ($127,000), over 250,000 ($317,000), over 500,000 ($634,000), and, of course our two millionaires, said Henry Beeby, CEO of Goffs. He copied the low-cost model, eliminating fares and making a profit through the increase in customers his low-cost airline received. He bargained with Red and White Holdings until he owned a quarter of Everton F.C. He is experienced in family law, education, insurance, and more. He was born in Katurk, and he is the CEO of Ryanair. The family still owns 48% of the company, though it owns it through a multitude of financial vehicles (trustee companies, charities, etc.). Coolmore is known for having the best, fastest racehorses in Ireland. Consigned by the leading vendor Ecurie des Monceaux, lot 209 is a half-brother to the listed Prix Michel Houyvet winner Big Blue (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). We will bring you unmissable moments from the world of racing, exclusive interviews and highlights from our specialist shows. His family migrated from Persia to Gujarat. Virgin Atlantic Airline was soon joined by Virgin Galactic, which is a spaceflight corporation. For those travelling by more mundane means, a sign at the end of the drive confirmed what staff would not. Schroders is a bank. He was born in London, England. Not a ton is known about this reclusive billionaire, as he keeps a very low profile. It operates across the world in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The number of million-guinea lots also rose from three to six, while an incredible 38 lots made 500,000 guineas ($840,000) or more compared to 22 in 2013. He received his education from De La Salle College Dundalk. The Goodmans also have business investments in different sectors, such as real estate, healthcare, and other industries. He is a highly-regarded real estate developer. Prominent Member: James Dyson. Desmond also bought up other businesses, including the London City Airport. Family Business:National City Brokers The beautiful MARSHA sells to MV Magnier for a European Auction Record of 6,000,000 gns Prominent Member:Dermot Desmond. But he grew up in humble beginnings, originally living in a public house in London. As such it only follows that the UK has a ton of rich families, whether they are rich from royal lineage, business industry, acting, singing, or some other source of incomethere are some families in the UK making serious cash. Net worth: 1,48 billion Family Business: Coolmore Stud Industry: Horse racing Prominent Member: John Magnier. Hinduja has two daughters with his wife of several decades, Madhu Srichand Hinduja. While some horses have been less successful, the vast majority have been winners. She is also an author. He attended school in Rathgar, where he was known for having a bad behaviour record and impressive rugby skills. Quick Facts: Here are some interesting facts about John Magnier: * He is originated from Ireland. Industry: Scrap Metal It read: Coolmore Turn Left. Like so many other visitors to Ireland, after that the rich were on their own. Schroders was founded centuries ago in 1804. She began a solicitor, as well as an adjunct law professor at Queens University Belfast. His company was founded by his father Joseph Cyril (hence the initials JCB). Copyright 2017. Although some way adrift of Ol Man Rivers price-tag, it eclipsed the top mark of 800,000 ($1,014,000) set during the 2012 renewal. SP, together with his brother, GP, are the UKs richest people. Industry: Trading Agent Jamie McCalmont, bidding on behalf of Coolmore's MV Magnier, went to $1.1 million to land a regally bred son of Triple Crown winner Justify Wednesday afternoon at the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale. However, Magnier ended the sale having spent 6.885 million guineas ($11.6 million) on nine lots, including a Galileo brother to Highland Reel that cost 750,000 guineas ($1.26 million). Two teenagers with yard brushes were out from early morning to ensure the streets were spotlessly clean for the visiting tycoons and celebrities. It started small, named Glen Electric. On paper, it was a relatively successful two days for pinhookers, with 80 of the 133 pinhooks offered listed as realising a profit. Magnier is one of the most influential horse breeding and racing entrepreneurs in the world. The 51-year-old made his 1bn empire through sports betting, poker playing and establishing himself as a shrewd entrepreneur. A protracted bidding war for a striking Curlin colt - eventually purchased by Coolmore Stud's MV Magnier and unnamed partners for $3.65 million - fueled a record-setting edition of the Gulfstream Sale, Fasig-Tipton's selected two-year-olds in training sale at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday. 18+. Prominent Member:Sir Ian Wood. With the sad news that Galileo has passed away, here's a reminder of how Galileo first joined the Coolmore stallion ranks and the influence he has exerted ov. Fasig-Tipton: MV Magnier swoops for Rushing Fall at $5,500,000 Rushing Fall: the daughter of More Than Ready sold to Jamie McCalmont for $5,500,000 Fasig-Tipton Photo/Photos by Z 1 of 1 By Kitty Trice UPDATED 10:02AM, NOV 9 2020 He also paid 1.4 million guineas ($2.35 million) for a half-brother to Hong Kong star Viva Pataca and G1 winner Laughing from Floors Stud (he was another for whom bidding opened at 5,000 guineas), 800,000 guineas ($1.34 million) for a colt out of Listed winner Dash To The Front and 725,000 guineas ($1.21 million) for a colt out of Listed winner Cosmodrome. Prominent Member: David Barclay. And Kotashaan was named 1993 American Horse of the Year after winning the Breeders Cup Turf in the same year. John Caudwell was born in Birmingham, and he and his family currently reside in Stoke-on-Trent. Although a flurry of bids were taken from then on, there was another worrying moment for his vendor when the bidding stuck at 60,000 guineas ($100,800). Net Worth: 4,5 billion He has five children with his ex-wife. She has long blonde hair and that sort of translucent skin we would all love to have. Ineos was barely in its second year when Reece joined as CFO. Will we see his like again in the breeding world?#Galileo #Stallions #Thoroughbred #Bloodstock #HorseRacingThis is the official YouTube channel of Racing TV.\r \rRacing TV is the UK's leading horse racing channel showing live racing from the best racecourses in Great Britain and Ireland.\r \rSubscribe to Racing TV's free YouTube channel and get closer to the sport we all love. Sunday Times (GB) ( Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}), best known as the dam of dual Grade I winner Newspaperofrecord (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}), was knocked down for 1.8 million gns to MV Magnier to . Denis OBrien is a tech industry magnate, and he was listed inForbesTop 200 Billionaires in the World list. One foundation is an NGO (non-governmental organisation) that focuses on healthcare. Industry: Financial Industry: Retail Prominent Member: Andrew Currie. Her first, and perhaps most famous stallion, was the Nijinsky horse Niniski. The Michael Lund Petersen colorbearer was offered carrying her first foal by Quality Road. They have reached dizzy heights as breeders and now Gillian and Vimal Khosla are concentrating on achieving big-race success as owners with Fennela (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), a daughter of their outstanding broodmare Green Room (Theatrical {Ire}), in Saturday's G1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks. The two were born in Glenamaddy. . Luke and Brian Comer are two Irish businessmen who are well-known for their achievements in real estate and property development. Prominent Member:John Grayken. Here are the richest families in the UK and the information about how they made all their money! Industry: Chemical T&Cs apply. Clive started The Zomba Group with Ralph Simon. Ian also owns Brightark, which is another investment company. He is the richest person in Ireland (native-born). Prominent Member:J.P. McManus. ABP has fifty-one processing plants throughout Ireland, Spain, Denmark, France, Austria, the UK, and Poland. Family Business: Hargreaves Landsdown They were even involved in the Civil War in America, where they issued bonds to the southern Confederacy that attempted to separate from the northern states. var showhost = "fethard.com"; His first machinery experience came from an apprenticeship. Net worth: 860 million Acting through Fiona Shaw, he paid 300,000 ($380,000) for the sole Kittens Joy yearling catalogued and 280,000 ($355,000) for a colt by Scat Daddy. Bred and sold by Roundhill Stud, he was the highlight of a first trip to Goffs for the club, which also spent 170,000 ($215,000) and 110,000 ($139,000) through Michael Wallace Bloodstock on colts by Rip Van Winkle and Dream Ahead. Arnold Clark Auto, owned by Arnold Clark Group, is one of Scotlands largest privately-held companies. Lot 442 a Galileo/Penang Pearl colt sold for 2.6 million guineas to MV Magnier. The Dunraven Arms in the same village was also believed to be hosting visitors, as was the even closer Cashel Palace. Prominent Member: Leonie Schroder. p: (800) 647-6571 His first business was the paperStudent. MV Magnier; Page 1 of 1; Keyword: MV Magnier. He is also into politics, becoming a Senator in Tipperary. Prominent Member: John Caudwell. Livingstone received his education from St. Pauls School of London, and he also attended City University. Declan Ryan is the managing partner of Ryanair. Magnier, often referred to as The Boss, is another of Irelands most famous faces in horse racing. Net Worth: 15.4 billion His first experience in the jewellery industry was with Schindler, a jeweller who repaired rings and made small jewellery for its customers. He studied civil engineering as well as economics. Pallonji Mistry was born in India, but he currently resides in Ireland and holds Irish citizenship. He claimed it was for tax reasons. J.P. McManus is an Irish entrepreneur who has residences in Ireland, Barbados, and Switzerland. "She's being bred to Wootton Bassett and is at Coolmore already," said McCalmont. "Coming out of day one, I think that momentum was almost euphoric," said Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy. There was also welcome participation from American owner Marc Keller. Net worth:1,73 billion Night Of Thunder (Ire)'s progeny proved popular throughout the first two books of Tattersalls, and a chestnut colt (lot 1073) hammered for 575,000gns to Jamie McCalmont on behalf of M V Magnier/White Birch near the end of the session. Prominent Member:Mahdi Al-Tajir. The are worth more than seven-hundred million pounds. He is the largest shareholder (individual) in the company. He sold the company to Ulster, where fellow billionaire Sean Quinn now owns one-quarter of it. He recently sold it for 750 million euro. David and Frederick Barclay are two British businessmen who grew up in London but now reside in the Channel Islands in Monaco. He attended Missouri University, achieving a degree in mechanical engineering. Farhad Moshiri was born in Iran, though holds British citizenship and now resides in Monaco. He also worked in accounting after taking courses at London Business School and getting his MBA from there. He negotiates with airports for discounted landing fees as well. He owned an eighteen per cent stake in the company. Family Business:Coolmore Stud She and her family are also Canadian citizens, and she herself possesses dual citizenship. Von Opel, the great-grandson of Adam Opel, founder of the German car manufacturer Opel, is estimated by Forbes to have a net worth of $2.2 billion. He was also the UAE ambassador to France from 1971 to 1980. They attended government schools, and their parents ran multiple businesses, both of which were headquartered in Baghdad and Bombay. He has been in the business industry since 1953. The world-renowned operation came together when John Magnier joined forces with Ballydoyle trainer Vincent O'Brien and business magnate Robert Sangster in the 1970s. Net worth:1 billion He still resides in West Country, and is well-known for leading the Leave Campaign in support of Brexit. NJBIZ has compiled a list of the 50 wealthiest people in New Jersey using their company's metrics and other data points to create an estimated net . He is the richest man in Scotland, overtaking Tom Hunter. Prominent Member: Ian Livingstone. A former Manchester United shareholder, McManus is one of Irelands leading thoroughbred stud owners. Martin and his wife are also philanthropists for their donations to environmental charitable causes. Having said that, the two twins were born just ten minutes apart from one another. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. He soon began to buy up other brands after gaining capital from an investor. There was hope rather than expectation that Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Sale in Newmarket this week would come close to matching last years frenetic trade. If the download does not complete, Click Here. It was teamed with a chiffon veil. The Reece family is the third member of the Ineos family trio. Industry: Chemicals Brian Kelly founded Brian Kelly Solicitors, which is located in Belfast and gives people legal advice. The Apr. Join us to get latest updates on business related news. His other two daughters are Alexandra von Furstenberg and Pia Getty. Prominent Member: Mohamed Al Fayed. Anthony Bamford was born in Staffordshire. It was through this company that he become close with Haitian leader Papa Doc (AKA Francois Duvalier). Ellis Short is one of Irelands most prominent businessmen. With the sad news that Galileo has passed away, here's a reminder of how Galileo first joined the Coolmore stallion ranks and the influence he has exerted over racing. Out of GISW juvenile Appealing Zophie (Successful Appeal), hip 84 is half to three stakes horses (and two more producers), including fellow GI Belmont S. winner and freshman sire Tapwrit (Tapit).

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