Superquinn founder Feargal Quinn has died at the age of 82.
Mr Quinn, who was also a former Senator, passed away peacefully at his home in Howth after a short illness.
The former Senator is survived by his wife Denise, their five children and 19 grandchildren.
President Michael D Higgins has described Mr. Quinn as a gifted entrepreneur who transformed the landscape of the retail trade in Ireland".
"Feargal Quinn was a gifted entrepreneur, whose vision of customer service and innovation transformed the landscape of the retail trade in Ireland over many decades."
Full statement by President Michael D. Higgins: https://t.co/j8rMMJwSyH pic.twitter.com/b0Mfo0HGTb— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) April 25, 2019
Business group IBEC says he was a strong advocate of Irish business at home and abroad.
Cystic Fibrosis Ireland is crediting him as being the first champion of the proposed new form of organ donor consent.
