The epic feud between two of Ireland’s richest business titans

We profile two of Ireland’s richest business titans, Sir Anthony O’Reilly and Denis O’Brien, currently engaged in a bitter feud over the fate of the Independent News & Media group.

Irish history, says The New York Times, is "rich in epic feuds of kings and clans"; the battle currently being waged between two of Ireland's richest titans shows little has changed.

On one side is Sir Anthony O'Reilly, the former international rugby star who pummelled his way to become Ireland's once-unrivalled business king. On the other, horse-pill salesman turned telecoms magnate Denis O'Brien.

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