Tributes have been paid to the "leader and icon" of the Irish hospitality industry following his death.
Denis O'Brien, the head concierge of The Shelbourne Hotel, died on Wednesday leaving behind a heartbroken family. Mr O'Brien was a much-loved figure in the hospitality sector with many praising him as a "mentor, leader, trailblazer, and confidant".
Mr O'Brien started his career in Eyre Square in Galway and he moved on to the likes of The Central Hotel in Dublin and Druids Glen before establishing himself as the head concierge at The Shelbourne Hotel. He was also the international president of Les Clefs d'Or Ireland who paid a heartfelt tribute to Mr O'Brien following his death.
