Tributes have poured in to Patrick Bewley after his death at the age of 77.
'Paddy' was a former managing director of Bewley's tea and coffee company for many years.
He had been involved with the company for over five decades.
Having first started working behind the counter, he advanced to front of house at the iconic Westmoreland Street cafe.
He was made manager before becoming managing director in 1977, a role he held until 2003.
Paddy Cambell, whose family bought Bewley's in 1986 paid tribute to Patrick's charity work and kind nature.
He said: "In his own quiet, determined way, Paddy Bewley made an immense contribution, not just to the success of Bewley’s over the past 35 years, but to improving the lives of others in need.
“Paddy did tireless work for the Hospice Foundation and the Mendicity Institution amongst others.
“He was one of the finest people I have known in my business life, a great sportsman and a true friend indeed.”
Managing Director of Bewley’s Tea & Coffee Limited, Jason Doyle highlighted the impact that the much-loved Dublin man had on the entire industry.
He said: “The value Paddy added over his lifetime, not only to our business but to the wider Irish coffee industry is incredible.
“Anyone who is anyone in the Irish coffee industry has come through the Paddy Bewley school of coffee.
“His enthusiasm and willingness to share his knowledge was always infectious and I wouldn’t have the love that I have for coffee today without Paddy.
“He was a man who embodied the founding values of the Bewley’s business, he was fair, good to work with and always a bit of craic."
