Declan Ganley
Declan Ganley is an Irish businessman and entrepreneur known for his involvement in the telecommunications sector and his role as the founder of Rivada Networks. He has gained prominence for his legal battles, including a defamation case against CNN over allegations related to government contracts.
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Declan Ganley is known for his role in the Libertas group which campaigned against the Lisbon Treaty.
What’s going on at Gript, Ireland’s answer to Fox News? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-29
Declan Ganley tweeted the suggestion that the US might annexe the only remaining unclaimed territory in Antarctica.
Do we have to watch this chainsaw-massacre political horror movie to its end? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Declan Ganley is a Galway entrepreneur who discussed a potential political campaign with Colm Keaveney.
How life changed for former TD Colm Keaveney – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Declan Ganley is mentioned as an entrepreneur and leader of the #spoilthevote campaign.
Irish people are wrong about immigration, but are we ready for our own Trump? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Declan Ganley led the #spoilthevote campaign and expressed thanks on social media.
Where are the patriots protesting when Irish men are the ones carrying out assaults? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-29
One of the members of the Spoil the Vote campaign, businessman Declan Ganley, said at the campaign’s launch that he would be writing '1 Maria Steen' on his ballot paper.
Maria Steen ‘grateful and humbled’ to people who wrote her name on presidential ballot – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Declan Ganley urges would-be supporters to spoil their votes in protest at the supposed political uniformity of the candidates.
Kieran Cuddihy hosts a zinger of a presidential debate. Just not the one you saw on TV – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
Declan Ganley was mentioned as one of the aspiring candidates chosen by pro-life members of the Oireachtas.
Why I didn’t nominate Maria Steen for the presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01
Declan Ganley is mentioned as a potential candidate alongside Maria Steen.
Presidential hopeful Maria Steen’s views on social issues could alienate potential allies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
Declan Ganley is a businessman who attended the meeting and endorsed Maria Steen for the presidential election.
Maria Steen said to have backing of 10 Oireachtas members to enter presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Declan Ganley is a businessman who has yet to publicly declare an intention to run for president.
Four presidential hopefuls set to make pitches for nomination to TDs and Senators – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-10
Declan Ganley is a businessman and founder of the defunct Eurosceptic Libertas party.
President Geldof, Donnelly or Flatley? Is there still a path to the Áras for an Independent? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04
Declan Ganley posted a lovely photograph of the Tricolour flying high at his private Galway estate.
I find myself in agreement with the architect of Brexit about the flags on Dublin’s streets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-03
Declan Ganley has been vocal about opposing a solar project near his home and is considering a presidential run.
freedom of Dublin debate reopens – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-03
Declan Ganley is a businessman who has met with Independent Ireland regarding the presidential election.
Party ‘open to meeting’ Tony Holohan and Michael Flatley on nominations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Declan Ganley is reported to be seeking Oireachtas nominations.
The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Declan Ganley is a businessman and former politician who encountered President Higgins during a trip.
Zlatan wins the aerial battle but Michael D Higgins still comes home with another striking prize – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25
Declan Ganley has attracted attention as a funder of American conservative Catholic events in Rome.
Niall O’Farrell becomes the latest TV entrepreneur to face money woes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-11
Declan Ganley is involved in a defamation case against CNN regarding a report about his company Rivada.
High Court places stay on costs over preliminary ruling in Ganley defamation action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
