US billionaire John Malone's Irish assets: Hotels, TV stations, and telco under review as he steps down from board roles.

John Malone, the "Cable Cowboy," is stepping down from his full-time board roles at Liberty Media and Liberty Global, which owns Virgin Media Ireland. Malone has a significant portfolio of personal assets in Ireland, including hotels, TV stations, and a telco, with an estimated investment of €300 million over the past decade. His Irish assets include Humewood Castle in Co Wicklow, Castlemartin estate in Co Kildare, and a stake in Virgin Media Television. Malone's departure may impact his business interests in Formula One and Live Nation.