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Revision as of 00:34, 17 October 2009
Martin Birrane (born 1935) is an Irish millionaire, and owner of Lola Cars (which was involved in the attempted revival of British-based Rover) and the Mondello Park racetrack.
Born in Ballina, County Mayo in 1935, and educated at St. Muredach's College, Ballina, Birrane made his money in property development. He personally competed in the Le Mans 24 Hours 10 times, winning the GT class in 1985, and has other motor racing achievements. In 1990, he set the then Irish land speed record of 176mph on the then unopened Westlink in Dublin [1] He currently lives in Gibraltar.
The Sunday Times Rich List values him at €152 million.
References
- ^ Irish Times, November 9, 1990
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