{"id":148748,"date":"2025-10-28T01:41:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T01:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/148748\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T01:41:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T01:41:15","slug":"tributes-flow-as-legendary-dublin-publican-tony-lawless-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/148748\/","title":{"rendered":"Tributes flow as legendary Dublin publican Tony Lawless dies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tony was known across south Dublin for his role as a publican in Templeogue and Crumlin<\/p>\n

14:55, 27 Oct 2025Updated 15:02, 27 Oct 2025<\/p>\n

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Tributes have flown as the death of legendary Dublin publican Tony Lawless has been announced.<\/p>\n

Tony, who most recently owned The Morgue, previously known as the Templeogue Inn, died on Sunday night following a long illness. The announcement of his death was made by his son David, who now manages The Morgue, earlier today.<\/p>\n

Tony was also known over the years for his ownership and management of other Dublin<\/a> pubs, including the Village Inn in Crumlin<\/a>. His death has led to tributes from across generations in Dublin.<\/p>\n

Taking to social media, David Lawless said: “Some sad news today, for myself and my family. Tony died peacefully last night after a long illness and will be missed by us all. He was a mentor for Me and Suzanne and a part of Templeogue Village for 41 years.”<\/p>\n

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Local restaurant owner Brendan Hughes of the Pines led the tributes, saying: “So sorry to hear this news, sincere condolences to Dave, Suzanne & family. Part of the original fold of publicans in the area. A great character & friend. RIP Tony.”<\/p>\n

One former employee added: “Sad to hear of Tony’s passing. I worked for him many years ago in the Village Inn, he didn’t suffer fools lightly, you knew exactly where you stood with him. I enjoyed working for him…Mutual respect. Fondly know as Basil Fawlty. Condolences to Tony’s family.”<\/p>\n

Another local said: “So sorry to hear this David – dad loved going there & chatting to Tony about the price of the pint ! it\u2019s very tough to lose your father – my deepest sympathies.”<\/p>\n

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