Martin Naughton, the Irish businessman and philanthropist who founded the Glen Dimplex Group, dies aged 87, according to reports from RTE and other outlets. He is described across the coverage as a leading figure in Irish business whose company grew into one of the world’s largest electrical appliances and electrical goods manufacturers, while also remaining privately owned. Several sources include tributes referencing his philanthropic work, including donations to public and cultural causes.
The reporting also consistently notes that he is survived by his wife, Carmel, and his children, Fiona, Neil and Fergal, along with extended family and friends. While outlets vary in emphasis—some focusing on his business role and others on his charitable giving—they broadly agree on the key facts of his identity, his age at death, and his connection to Glen Dimplex. The Irish media coverage presents his passing as a significant loss in both business and philanthropic circles in Ireland.
