Bill Cullen Biography

Bill Cullen is an Irish businessman and media personality who was born on 17 February 1942 in Dublin, Ireland as William Cullen. He is often seen on RTÉ programs including The Late Late Show and The Frontline. Bill was the owner of the Renault Ireland franchise until it was taken under more direct control by Renault in 2007

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Bill Cullen Age

Bill is 79 years old as of 2021. He was born on 17 February 1942 in Dublin, Ireland. He celebrates his birthday on 17 February every year and his birth sign is Aquarius

Bill Cullen Height and Weight

Bill stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available

Bill Cullen Education

Bill completed his education with the Christian Brothers at the age of thirteen. He has not revealed anything much about his education. We will update this section as soon as the information is available

Bill Cullen Family, Parents and Siblings

Bill was born into poverty in the Summerhill area of Dublin to Billy Cullen and Mary Darcy Cullen. His father was in the Irish Army Reserve and was, for the most part, unemployed, or working on the dock and getting labor that could not sustain his family. His mother was a fruit vendor. He grew up alongside his thirteen siblings. He was the fifth of fourteen children, seven boys, and seven girls

Bill Cullen Wife, Jackie Lavin

Bill is married to his lovely wife Jackie Lavin. Bill has not shared anything much about his marriage life. We will update this section as soon as the information is available

Bill Cullen Children

Details regarding his children are currently not available. It is not known whether he has children or not. We will update this section as soon as the information is available

Bill Cullen Net Worth

Bill’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a Businessman and Media Personality  Through his various sources of income, we believe that Bill has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Bill Cullen Measurements and Facts

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Bill Cullen Wiki

• Full Names: William Cullen
• Popular As: Bill Cullen
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Businessman and Media Personality
• Nationality: Irish
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Bill Cullen Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 79 years(2021)
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: 17 February 1942
• Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland.
• Birthday: 17 February

Bill Cullen Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: Average
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Dark brown
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Bill Cullen Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Billy Cullen
• Mother: Mary Darcy Cullen
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Thirteen
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Jackie Lavin
• Children: To be Updated

Bill Cullen Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review
• Salary:  Under Review
• Source of Income: Businessman and Media Personality

Bill Cullen House and Cars

• Place of living:  To be Updated
• Cars:  Car Brand to be Updated

Bill Businessman

In 1956 Bill worked at Walden’s Ford Dealership as a messenger boy and was appointed general director of the company in 1965. He went on to establish the Fairlane Motor Company in Tallaght in 1977 which he developed into the biggest Ford dealership in Ireland by 1981. In 1986, he took over the franchise for Renault car distribution from Waterford Crystal. The original purchase price of the operation was £1, however, the deal entailed taking on a debt burden of £18 million. This company became known as the Glencullen Group and the Renault distribution arm became known as Glencullen Distributors.

Turnover of the business rose to €350 Million at its peak but fell to €4 million loss in 2006, an €18.6 million loss in 2007, and a further loss of €8.2 million in 2008. In 2006 the Renault Ireland operation was taken into direct control by Renault S.A.S. It now operates as a subsidiary of the parent company. He went on to own Ireland’s largest Renault retailer, CityGate Motor Group. It had six dealerships around the country three of which were in Dublin. He also set up and owned the Europa Academy, a training facility in Swords, North County Dublin.

His motor-trade business was put into receivership by Ulster Bank in October 2012. Bill was very disappointed at the appointment of receivers to his business Glencullen Holdings, which operates dealerships in Swords and Liffey Valley.

Bill Muckross hotel

In 1990 he took over the Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney with his partner, Jackie Lavin, who is also his business partner. The hotel achieved five-star status in 2007, and in the same year made losses of €9.4 million. The Muckross hotel went into receivership in April 2013.

Bill Philanthropist

Bill is involved in a voluntary capacity with the charity, The Irish Youth Foundation a number of years after it had been set up and is currently the president of the foundation. The Irish Youth Foundation assists raise €1.5 million a year for youth projects in Ireland. All royalties from his 2002 autobiography, It’s a Long Way from Penny Apples, were donated to this charity. He also established the Bill Cullen Sunshine Scholarships Fund in 2001 to help young athletes to make the transition to senior athletics while going on with their third-level education in Ireland.

Bill Books

In 2002 Bill released his autobiography known as It’s a Long Way from Penny Apples detailing his life growing up in inner-city Dublin and rising to become one of Ireland’s most successful business people. Deidre Leahy of RTÉ called it an entertaining and inspirational book, while Pauline Ferrie of The Irish Emigrant praised his decision that all royalties from the book would be donated to the Irish Youth Foundation. His second book Golden Apples: Six Simple Steps to Success was released in 2005 in which he details principles to achieve business success.

Bill Television Show

TV3 started inviting applications for an Irish version of the popular television franchise The Apprentice in June 2008. In the program,  Bill takes on the role filled in the US version by Donald Trump, as well as in the UK version by Alan Sugar. His wife Jackie Lavin also acts as a mentor to the apprentices. The show began its fourth season in October 2011, however, the show was postponed in May 2012 for cost reasons

Frequently Asked Questions About Bill Cullen

Who is Bill Cullen?

Bill Cullen is an Irish businessman and media personality who was born on 17 February 1942 in Dublin, Ireland as William Cullen. He is often seen on RTÉ programs including The Late Late Show and The Frontline

How Old is Bill Cullen?

Bill is 79 years old as of 2021. He was born on 17 February 1942 in Dublin, Ireland

How Tall is Bill Cullen?

Bill stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available

Is Bill Cullen Married?

Bill is married to his lovely wife Jackie Lavin. Bill has not shared anything much about his relationship with Jackie Lavin. We will update this section as soon as the information is available

How Much is Bill Cullen Worth?

Bill’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a Businessman and Media Personality. We will update this section once this information is available.

Where Does Bill Live?

Because of security reasons,  Bill has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Bill Dead or Alive?

Bill is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Bill Now?

Bill is still pursuing his career as Businessman and Media Personality.

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