Mary Haughey, Lady Ballyedmond
Mary Haughey, Baroness Ballyedmond | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Northern Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, solicitor, law lecturer |
| Known for | Deputy chairperson of Norbrook Laboratories; sixth wealthiest person in Ireland; richest person in Northern Ireland |
Mary Haughey, Baroness Ballyedmond (born December 1947) is a billionaire heiress of Irish and British nationality from Northern Ireland, serving as the deputy chairperson of Norbrook Laboratories. She is recognized as the sixth wealthiest individual in Ireland and holds the distinction of being the richest person in Northern Ireland.
Originally named Mary Gordon Young at birth in December 1947, she completed her education at Newry High School and qualified as a solicitor while simultaneously delivering part-time law lectures at Queen's University Belfast. In 1972, she wed Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond. Following his fatal helicopter accident in March 2014, she became the beneficiary of his considerable fortune.
In 2019, the Sunday Times Rich List valued her fortune at approximately £1.638 billion.
Personal life
She is mother to three children: Caroline, who practices as a barrister in London; Edward, also a barrister; and James, who works as a medical doctor. Both Edward and James hold directorship positions within Norbrook.