Richest in entertainment

Ireland’s richest entertainers have a combined wealth of almost €2.7 billion, with U2 leading the way, according to the Sunday Times Rich List, published at the weekend. Here are the top ten in Irish entertainment, and their estimated worth:

1 U2 (music) €647m

2 Mark Burnett and Roma Downey (television) €443m

3 Michael Flately (dance) €230m

4 Denis Desmond and Caroline Downey (entertainment) €202m

5 Paul McGuinness (music) €143

6 Enya (music) €118m

7 Liam Neeson (film) €113m

8 Paul Anderson and family (cinema) €99m

9 Moya Doherty and John McColgan (entertainment) €92m

10 Paul and Mary Ward and family (cinema) €91m

U2 have a combined wealth of €647 million while former manager Paul McGuinness is worth €143m.