69-year-old entrepreneur Paul McGlade, founder of multiple businesses, dies after short illness.

69-year-old entrepreneur Paul McGlade, founder of Champion Sports, Optilase, and Thérapie Clinics, has passed away after a short illness. With a career spanning over 50 years, McGlade began in Belfast's markets and later moved to Dublin, where he significantly impacted the city's retail sector. He is survived by his wife Rita, four children, and six grandchildren.