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04/05/2021
Tributes To Denis Lynn Following Quad Bike Accident
Tribute has been paid to the Founder and Chairman of Finnebrogue Artisan Denis Lynn who died following a quad bike accident.
His firm, based outside Downpatrick, employs around 1,000 people across four sites in County Down.
In a statement the company said: "Our thoughts are with Denis’s wife Christine, his children Kerry, Clare, Tara and Ciara and the entire family at this incredibly difficult time.
"Denis was an innovator and a visionary with an infectious passion for delivering positive change for the planet and its people. He leaves behind an extraordinary list of achievements.
"Denis also leaves behind Finnebrogue and a vision for its future. Finnebrogue was his creation. It now falls on all of us - the Finnebrogue family - to continue his outstanding work."
The company has set up an email account, RememberingDenis@finnebrogue.com for the public to send memories and condolences which will be compiled and published in due course.
His firm, based outside Downpatrick, employs around 1,000 people across four sites in County Down.
In a statement the company said: "Our thoughts are with Denis’s wife Christine, his children Kerry, Clare, Tara and Ciara and the entire family at this incredibly difficult time.
"Denis was an innovator and a visionary with an infectious passion for delivering positive change for the planet and its people. He leaves behind an extraordinary list of achievements.
"Denis also leaves behind Finnebrogue and a vision for its future. Finnebrogue was his creation. It now falls on all of us - the Finnebrogue family - to continue his outstanding work."
The company has set up an email account, RememberingDenis@finnebrogue.com for the public to send memories and condolences which will be compiled and published in due course.
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