Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond facts for kids
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The Lord Ballyedmond
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 18 June 2004 – 13 March 2014 Life Peerage |
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| Senator | |
| In office 13 December 1994 – 26 June 2002 |
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| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
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Edward Enda Haughey
5 January 1944 Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland |
| Died | 13 March 2014 (aged 70) Gillingham, Norfolk, England |
| Cause of death | Helicopter crash |
| Nationality | Irish-British |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil (Ireland) Conservative (Britain) Ulster Unionist Party (Northern Ireland) |
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Mary Young
(m. 1972) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, politician, activist |
Edward Enda Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond (born January 5, 1944 – died March 13, 2014) was a very successful Irish-British businessman and politician. He was known for his work in the pharmaceutical industry.
He was one of the richest people in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. At one point, his wealth was estimated to be around €780 million.
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Edward Haughey's Life and Work
His Business Journey
Edward Haughey was born in Kilcurry, a small place north of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. He went to school with the Christian Brothers in Dundalk.
He first moved to the United States. There, he started his career in the medicine-making business. Later, he moved to Northern Ireland.
In Northern Ireland, he started a company called Norbrook Group. This company was special because it made products for other big companies. Instead of just processing other companies' items, Norbrook also created its own products. It grew to sell and make things all over the world.
Edward Haughey owned many impressive properties. These included Ballyedmond Castle in Rostrevor and Corby Castle in Cumbria. He also owned Gillingham Hall in Norfolk. In London, he had a large townhouse at #9 Belgrave Square. He also owned a Georgian house in Dublin.
His Political Life
On June 18, 2004, Edward Haughey became a life peer. This means he was given the title of Baron Ballyedmond for his lifetime. He then joined the British House of Lords. This is a part of the UK Parliament. He first represented the Ulster Unionist Party. Later, he joined the Conservative Party.
Before this, he was a Senator in the Irish Senate. He was appointed there in 1994. He was one of only a few politicians to serve in the upper houses of both countries.
Edward Haughey received several important awards. In 1986, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This award recognizes contributions to the arts, sciences, public services, or charity.
In 2008, he was given an honorary award from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. This recognized his work in animal health. The same year, the University of Ulster gave him an honorary Doctor of Science degree. This was for his big impact on the global medicine industry. He also became an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. This was for his contributions to chemical sciences.
He also served as an Honorary Consul for the country of Republic of Chile. This role helps represent Chile in another country. He was also a supporter of the National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association.
His Family
In 1972, Edward Haughey married a lawyer named Mary Gordon Young. They had three children together. Their names are Caroline, Edward, and James.
How He Died
On March 13, 2014, Edward Haughey died in a helicopter crash. The accident happened in Norfolk, England. He was traveling in an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter.
An investigation found that the pilots lost control of the helicopter. This happened because of thick fog and darkness at night. Three other people also died in the crash. They were Declan Small, and the helicopter pilots Captains Carl Dickerson and Lee Hoyle.
Edward Haughey left a large fortune in his will, valued at £339 million.
See Also
- List of Northern Ireland members of the House of Lords
- Haughey
