Which statement about Ryanair's founders is true?

• A. Christopher Ryan, Liam Lonergan, and Tony Ryan.
• B. Christopher Ryan, Tony Ryan, and Michael O’Leary.
• C. Liam Lonergan, Tony Ryan, and Michael O’Leary.
• D. Christopher Ryan, Liam Lonergan, and Michael O’Leary.

Answer: (A)

Ryanair was founded by Tony Ryan together with Liam Lonergan and Christopher Ryan. Tony Ryan drove the venture, with Lonergan and Christopher Ryan as key partners in starting the airline. Michael O’Leary joined later and became a central leader, eventually the long-time CEO, but he was not part of the original founding team. That’s why the statement naming Christopher Ryan, Liam Lonergan, and Tony Ryan as the founders is the correct one.