Patrick "Pat" McDonagh is the founder of Supermac's - a major Irish fast food franchiser. A former school teacher, he is now a multi-millionaire.
He founded Supermac's in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland in 1978 after failing to get planning permission to build a pool hall.
He also owns The Claddagh Irish Pubs, a casual Irish pub-themed chain in the United States, and owns property around the country.
He was educated at Carmelite College, Moate, Co. Westmeath and Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.
Famous quotes containing the word pat:
“Helen, Helen,
the kitchen is your dog
and you pat it
and love it
and keep it clean.”
—Anne Sexton (1928–1974)