Alexander McDonnell, 9th Earl of Antrim


Alexander Randal Mark McDonnell, 9th Earl of Antrim, is the son of the late Randal John Somerled McDonnell, 8th Earl of Antrim. As the heir to his father's titles, he was styled Viscount Dunluce from his birth until 1977. He lives mostly at his ancestral home, Glenarm Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Education

Antrim was educated at Downside School, Christ Church, Oxford and the Ruskin School of Drawing & Fine Art. He subsequently worked as an art restorer for the Tate Gallery, holding the posts of Keeper of Conservation, 1975–1995, and Director of Collection Services, 1990–1995. He was also a Director of Ulster Television from 1982 to 2000, Chairman of Northern Salmon Co. Ltd, from 2000 to 2008, and Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers for the year 1995–1996.

Family

Antrim has been married twice and has three children:
His younger brother is the artist Hector McDonnell.

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