John Magnier
John Magnier | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 February 1948 Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland |
| Occupation | Coolmore Stud |
| Spouse | Susan O'Brien |
| Children | 5 |
| Senator | |
| In office 23 April 1987 – 1 November 1989 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Independent |
John Magnier (born 10 February 1948) is an Irish business magnate. He is a thoroughbred stud owner and has extensive business interests outside the horse-breeding industry. He is based at Coolmore Stud at Fethard in County Tipperary, considered one of the world's best stallion stations.
When Charles Haughey became Taoiseach after the 1987 election, he nominated Magnier to Seanad Éireann, the upper house of the Oireachtas; Magnier served as senator until the 1989 dissolution.