Ex-Waterford Crystal staff react to Tony O’Reilly bankruptcy
One-time billionaire and brother-in-law pumped €400m into group before its demise
Waterford Crystal owner sold to Finnish group for about €400m
The deal includes Waterford complex which employs 120 people
Waterford Crystal’s parent makes sparkling €1.1m profit
WWRD’s portfolio of brands includes Waterford Crystal, Royal Doulton and Royal Albert
Tony O’Reilly’s Fitzwilton back in the black
Fitzwilton is one of O’Reilly’s few remaining unencumbered assets
Anthony O’Reilly received ‘bullets in the mail’ in 1970s
Son tells of threats after his father co-founded charity The Ireland Fund
Lonestar engages with O’Reilly in debt talks
Dallas-based private equity firm bought IBRC loan portfolio with face value of €1bn
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