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Ronan O'Rahilly
Irish businessman (1940–2020)
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Born | Aodogán Ronan O'Rahilly[1] (1940-05-21)21 May 1940 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 20 April 2020(2020-04-20) (aged 79) Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Founding Radio Caroline |
Aodogán Ronan O'Rahilly (21 May 1940 – 20 April 2020) was an Irish businessman best known for the creation of the offshore radio station, Radio Caroline.
He also became manager of George Lazenby, who played James Bond in one film.
Biography
Background
O'Rahilly was born in Dublin, the third of five children.[1] His parents owned the private port at Greenore, County Louth, on Carlingford Lough.
His grandfather Michael O'Rahilly (The O'Rahilly) was an important figure in the quest for the independence of Ireland, a leader in the Easter Rising, who died in the fighting in Dublin in April 1916.[2]