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Jul 9, 2021 · In 1988, Stewart Kenny co-founded Paddy Power. But now the 69-year-old says he has 'deep regrets' about the rise of online gambling, Conor McMorrow explains.
Aug 25, 2016 · Paddy Power Betfair have announced Stewart Kenny, one of the most highly respected businessmen in Ireland, will step down as a non-executive director of its board having been an integral part of the company for 28 years.
Paddy Power was founded in 1988 by a merger of the forty shops of three Irish bookmakers: Stewart Kenny, David Power, and John Corcoran. Stewart Kenny and Vincent O'Reilly had sold Kenny O'Reilly Bookmakers to Coral in 1986, and then opened ten shops of their own by 1988; Kenny was group CEO from 1988 to 2002, and chairman from 2002 to 2003. [2]
Born in Dublin in 1951, Stewart Kenny was a life-long fan of gambling as a pastime. He placed one of his first wagers in 1974, believing that Richard Nixon would resign the Presidency. He created a series of betting shops in Ireland, having trained in the trade in London working for Ladbrokes.
Jun 1, 2023 · NEW Hill of Beath Hawthorn manager Stewart Kenny is aiming to lay the base on which he can build a successful 2023-24 season for the Keirs Park side.
Jun 9, 2022 · TITLE-WINNERS Oakley United are looking for a new boss after Stewart Kenny quit and said it was "the right time to leave".
Aug 24, 2016 · Paddy Power Betfair announced on Wednesday that Mr Kenny is stepping down as a non-executive director of its board after serving a total of 28 years with the company.
