How do you sum up Tony O’Reilly? How do you frame his contribution to Ireland? How do you truly do justice to a man who did so much, across so many different arenas? He was a titan of business, of philanthropy, of sport. With the Ireland Funds, he helped bring peace to the North, and through his friendship with Nelson Mandela and investments in the media, he played a role in creating a new South Africa.  He was an era-defining figure. It is impossible to truly articulate his legacy, his personality, his brilliance.  In the past week, many people have tried. Many have told…

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