
Cathal Friel
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Cathal Friel is the chairman of Poolbeg Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative treatments; he recently announced the company's intention to submit its key pipeline drug for an early efficacy trial after failed merger talks.
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Cathal Friel is a serial dealmaker who has floated five companies in the past 13 years and is currently focused on his companies Poolbeg Pharma and European Green Transition.
‘It’s not money that motivates me. I get fun out of creating something’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-07-18
Cathal Friel is the chairman of Poolbeg Pharma and discussed the company's plans after merger talks with Hookipa Pharma collapsed.
Poolbeg focuses on ‘Plan B’ after US merger talks collapse – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-02-26
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Cathal Friel stated that Poolbeg Pharma will focus on submitting its key pipeline drug to an early efficacy trial.
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Ireland· 2025-02-26

















