Public Figure Profiles

Anthony J. O'Reilly

Sir Anthony Joseph Francis O'Reilly is an Irish former businessman and international rugby union player. He is known for his involvement in the Independent News & Media Group, which he led from 1973 to 2009, and as former CEO and chairman of the H.J. Heinz Company. He was the leading shareholder of Waterford Wedgwood. Perhaps Ireland's first billionaire, as of 26 May 2014 O'Reilly was being pursued in the Irish courts for debts amounting to €22 million by AIB, following losses amounting to hundreds of millions of euros in his unsuccessful attempt to stop Denis O'Brien from assuming control of Independent News & Media.As a rugby player, he represented Ireland, the British and Irish Lions and the Barbarians and is enshrined as a member of the International Rugby Board's Hall of Fame. O'Reilly has six children and 19 grandchildren and is married to Chryss Goulandris. He lived in Lyford Cay in the Bahamas until 2017, when the property was sold for less than €12 million as part of a bankruptcy arrangement. O'Reilly now lives in Chateau des Ducs de Normandie in Bonneville-sur-Touques in France.

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Some of their strengths

Anthony J. O'Reilly has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Extroverted, Intelligent, Strong, Honest, Artistic, Intense, and Confident.

Strong and Diligent

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Anthony J. O'Reilly is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is ambitious and motivated.

Helpful and Supportive

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Anthony J. O'Reilly well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.

Imaginative and Sentimental

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Anthony J. O'Reilly as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.

A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.

Courageous and Strong

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Anthony J. O'Reilly is someone who is a risk-taker and a pioneer who only gets stronger through the hardships that are encountered in life.

They are also someone who is balanced, stable, and energetic, who likes the idea of home and family, and who is very comfortable being the person in charge.

Patient and Compassionate

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Anthony J. O'Reilly tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.

Some of Anthony J. O'Reilly's challenges

While Anthony J. O'Reilly has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Anthony J. O'Reilly can be Stubborn, Irritable, Idle, Complicated, Brusque, Arrogant, and Status-seeking.

Stubborn and Idle

One of Anthony J. O'Reilly's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.

Anthony J. O'Reilly must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be short-tempered and aggressive.

Irritable and Moody

Anthony J. O'Reilly is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.

Materialistic and Aggressive

Finally, Anthony J. O'Reilly also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.

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