Denis O’Brien
IrelandbusinessmanMaleb. 19685.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Denis O’Brien is an Irish businessman and the founder of Digicel, a telecommunications company that operates in several Caribbean and Pacific nations. O’Brien has been a significant figure in the telecommunications industry and has faced scrutiny over Digicel's compliance with foreign bribery laws, particularly following a voluntary disclosure to the US Department of Justice regarding potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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He was the presiding judge in several high-profile defamation cases, including the failed action by businessman Denis O’Brien against The Sunday Business Post.
Retired High Court judge Bernard Barton dies after short illness – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-07
Denis O’Brien is mentioned in relation to a past property sale on Raglan Road.
Sherry FitzGerald chief’s own €3.75m Victorian house goes for 10% under asking – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-02
Denis O’Brien’s appeal over a defamation award has been struck out.
Denis O’Brien’s appeal over €823,500 defamation award struck out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17
Denis O'Brien was mentioned in the context of the Phoenix magazine's reporting on wealthy individuals.
Why the Phoenix magazine failed after 43 years of pestering those in power – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-27
Denis O'Brien's house on Raglan Road sold for €10.4 million after being involved in a notable tax case.
Denis O’Brien’s once ‘uninhabitable’ Raglan Road house sells for €10m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-31
Kevin Phelan acted as a land agent for businessman Denis O’Brien in property deals.
Kevin Phelan sentenced to seven years in prison for role in pension fraud scheme – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-28
O’Brien is a familiar name in New Zealand business, especially in the media industry.
Denis O’Brien emerges as major shareholder in Whakatāne Mill recapitalisation
New Zealand· 2026-02-23
Denis O’Brien is mentioned as a business associate of Michael Smurfit.
‘I haven’t been to Ireland for years. All the things I knew are gone’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20
Businessman Denis O’Brien is taking the time to speak out on a number of issues relating to Irish life and the economy.
Denis O’Brien on Ireland’s need to stamp out racism and ‘move like lightning’ on infrastructure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Denis O’Brien is a billionaire businessman involved in legal disputes with Colm Keaveney.
How life changed for former TD Colm Keaveney – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Denis O’Brien is a telco businessman ranked eighth among Ireland's billionaires.
Who are Ireland’s 11 billionaires and what are they worth? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Denis O’Brien is known to have received €5.8 million for his tribunal legal fees.
Moriarty tribunal enters 30th year, racking up €78m in costs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15
Ballynahinch Castle in Connemara, which is owned by Irish businessman Denis O’Brien, starts at €3,600 for the three-night Christmas experience.
Christmas in Ireland’s five-star hotels – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-13
Denis O'Brien was last month highly critical of working-from-home policies, claiming they are being led by 'weak' human resources people.
‘I struggle with it. The two things don’t mix at all’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Denis O’Brien was also in action in the 400m freestyle.
Daniel Wiffen wins bronze in 400m free at European Short-Course Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
A separate Special Recognition Award was also awarded to businessman Denis O’Brien.
WaterWipes founder Edward McCloskey chosen as EY Entrepreneur of the Year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-28
Denis O’Brien is the owner of Quinta do Lago where Mark McSorley previously worked.
Five-star Clare hotel ‘only has a few rooms left’ for Ryder Cup 2027, says general manager – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-26
Denis O’Brien is known for his controversial comments that often attract media attention.
A history of Denis O’Brien in 16 of his own phrases – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Denis O’Brien was one of the millionaires who fell victim to DJ Carey's fraud.
DJ Carey - The Dodger RTÉ One review: Riveting portrait of a flawed Kilkenny hurling hero – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-24
Denis O’Brien was a dominant player in the Irish media landscape when he issued a press release that led to a defamation suit.
Denis O’Brien was a dominant player in Irish media world when defamatory statement released – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21
Denis O’Brien is involved in a defamation case brought against him by two solicitors.
Jury begins deliberations in defamation case against Denis O’Brien – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21Denis O’Brien is a businessman involved in a defamation action regarding a press release he issued.
Denis O’Brien spokesman stands over ‘every word’ of allegedly defamatory statement, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Billionaire Denis O’Brien thinks university graduates are 'entitled' and criticizes the State for facilitating global tax avoidance.
No, Ireland wouldn’t be better off if Denis O’Brien or John Collison were in charge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Denis O’Brien comments about the supposed entitlement of Irish graduates wanting to work at home.
On Liveline, a rueful Kieran Cuddihy hits his stride – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
Denis O'Brien has criticized the latest Australian court decision on remote working.
Denis O’Brien will not like the latest Australian court decision on remote working – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
Denis O’Brien is a billionaire businessman accused of defaming two solicitors in a press release.
Defamation action taken against Denis O’Brien by two solicitors opens at High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Businessman Denis O’Brien has described graduates emerging from Ireland’s colleges as 'entitled' and referred to the State’s corporate tax regime as 'digital colonialism'.
Ireland’s graduates ‘entitled’ and tax regime ‘digital colonialism’ – Denis O’Brien – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11Businessman Denis O’Brien gave DJ Carey €125,000 and $13,000 over a nine-year period based on bogus letters regarding Carey's treatment.
‘I didn’t realise somebody could stoop to that level’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Denis O’Brien was one of the victims of DJ Carey's financial scams, having given him a significant amount of money.
Rumours, riches and a staggering mesh of fact and fiction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Denis O’Brien, who said in a victim impact statement that he had believed Carey’s cancer claim, advanced him about €125,000 and US$13,000.
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey jailed for 5½ years for ‘reprehensible fraud’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
