Revisited: The vagabond millionaire, a derelict house and the Sinn Féin money

Upon his death in 2018 reclusive millionaire William Hampton left the vast majority of his estate to Sinn Féin, despite there being little to link him to the party. Today, a small, derelict house in Carlow is the centre of intense political scrutiny. So who was the man Leo Varadkar called the “vagabond who lived in a caravan” and why did he choose an Irish political party as the main beneficiary of his will? What does his generosity mean for Sinn Féin, the housing crisis and political donations in Ireland? Host: Ellen Coyne, Guest: Fionnán Sheahan First published Sept. 20th, 2023

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