The owner of a popular Dalkey pub has passed away surrounded by family.
Founder of Finnegan's of Dalkey, Daniel Finnegan, passed away "very peacefully" on April 9. He was 95-years-old and died at home and surrounded by "his loving family". The Cavan-born man opened the pub in 1970 and his sons Donal, Paul, and Alan all became involved in the management of the business.
According to his death notice, "he is missed by his family" which includes his wife Colleen, his seven children, his children-in-law and his thirteen grandchildren, as well as his extended family, customers, the staff members of his pub and his many friends. His death was also announced on the pub's Twitter account where customers, fellow businesses and friends expressed their condolences to the family.
