He now controls 21.65pc of the groupEamonn Rothwell has been CEO of Irish Continental Group since 1992Eamonn Rothwell, the boss of ferry group Irish Continental, has raised his stake in the business to almost 22pc. His stake in the group is currently valued at €196m based on Irish Continental’s €905m market capitalisation. Eamonn Rothwell has been CEO of Irish Continental Group since 1992In 2011, the former stockbroker owned almost 16pc of the group. During 2024, the company purchased almost 1.2 million additional shares in Irish Continental at €5.40 each for a total consideration of just under €6.5m. In the six months to the end of June last year, Irish Continental posted revenue of €310m and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of €55m.

Source: Irish Independent January 06, 2026 05:26 UTC