Ghost of Donald Trump, betrayed by Charles Haughey, but revered by other tycoons – Michael Smurfit’s life explored in new RTÉ documentary

Posted on October 8, 2024 by angelo

Michael Smurfit built Smurfit Kappa into one of the largest packaging companies in the world. Photo: RTÉ

A new documentary aims to shed light on the life of pioneering Irish business magnate Michael Smurfit and how he built a global business empire.

The pioneering multi-millionaire businessman is one of the last pioneers of his generation, which included Tony O’Reilly and Tony Ryan.