Charlie Lavery, the founder of one of Belfast's best known and most popular bars, has passed away.
Lavery's Bar shared the news this Thursday afternoon, writing that Charlie died on Monday, March 30th.
In a statement, they said: "It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we inform you that Charlie Lavery passed away suddenly on Monday 30th March.
"We hope that everyone who knew him has at least one happy memory because we have many.
"He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. The family ask for privacy at this difficult time; no flowers please."
A separate notice on O'Kanes Funeral Notices reads:
"Lavery, Charles (Charlie) 30 March 2020, suddenly.
"(Late of Ardenlee Avenue, Belfast, Lavery's Bar and Pavilion Bar Belfast)
"Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Moira, Creena, Mandy and David; dearly loved father-in law of Maureen, Chris, Conor and Rob, and devoted Grandfather to Jake, Ella, Jamie, Charlie, Ryan, Max, Clara, Peter and Keira."
Charlie was a publican right through the troubles, a fact which led him to be considered a legendary figure in the nightlife scene in Belfast.
He shared memories of his experiences of running a bar during the troubles in a revealing interview with the Ulster Museum.
