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04/10/2007
Ryanair Founder Tony Ryan Dies
Irish entrepreneur Dr Tony Ryan, who founded budget airline Ryanair, has died following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Dr Ryan, 71, died on Wednesday at his home in Cellbrdge, Co Kildare.
Born in Co Tipperary in 1936, Dr Ryan began his career with Aer Lingus, before founding aircraft leasing firm Guinness Peat Aviation in 1975 and moving on to launch Ryanair in 1985.
Dr Ryan was married with three sons.
A statement issued by his family said: "We are proud of Tony's many achievements, of his spirit of entrepreneurship, which created enterprise and opportunity for many people in this country and abroad and, most especially, we are proud to have been his loving and loved family."
(KMcA)
Dr Ryan, 71, died on Wednesday at his home in Cellbrdge, Co Kildare.
Born in Co Tipperary in 1936, Dr Ryan began his career with Aer Lingus, before founding aircraft leasing firm Guinness Peat Aviation in 1975 and moving on to launch Ryanair in 1985.
Dr Ryan was married with three sons.
A statement issued by his family said: "We are proud of Tony's many achievements, of his spirit of entrepreneurship, which created enterprise and opportunity for many people in this country and abroad and, most especially, we are proud to have been his loving and loved family."
(KMcA)
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