The gloves are off as Conroy goes for gold

The largest shareholder of the Irish prospector is calling for a major overhaul of the company’s board

Professor Richard Conroy, chairman of Conroy Gold and Natural Resources, at last year’s AGM in the Davenport Hotel, Dublin Pic: Mac Innes Photography

Finding gold in Ireland is difficult enough, but a corporate battle at Conroy Gold is making the company’s job even harder.

The largest shareholder of the Irish prospector is calling for a major overhaul of the company’s board, saying he wants fresh ideas and fresh money injected into the company.

The shareholder – Patrick O’Sullivan – may have some drastic ideas, but they might also be the best way to inject some energy into ...