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Irish Examiner
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Master Fran Well brewer who died in Cork house fire remembered as a gentleman
The master brewer who died in a house fire in Cork last week found the right mix of ingredients in life, and like his award-winning beers, he took the time to blend them into something special that will last long beyond him, his funeral Mass was told on Monday. Peter Lyall, the long-serving master brewer at the city's Franciscan Well pub and a respected coach with Fr Matthew's basketball club, died in a fire in his home in the Ardcullen area of Hollyhill on the city's northside early last Monday morning. His partner, Anna, survived. His funeral Mass was celebrated at St Mary's on the Hill on Monday, where his good friend, Shane Long, who co-founded the Franciscan Well, paid tribute to a man he said 'didn't follow the norm'. 'He would be giving out about what all the fuss is about [this morning],' Mr Long said. 'He never claimed credit for anything. There are several people in here that he [did] favours for. The only people who ever knew that was the person he did the favour for and himself. 'One of the beers he was instrumental in producing was Sunbeam. And he never took credit for that. But it will be in the [Franciscan] Well today. And when everybody else is gone from here, his beer will still be there. A lasting memory for the amazing man he was.' Among the gifts brought to the altar to symbolise his passions in life were a basketball, his favourite mug for drinking litres of tea, his glasses, and a packet of Taytos and Coca-Cola. His grandchildren also paid moving tributes from the altar. Chanice said Mr Lyall would always "go above and beyond" to ensure they were ok. 'One of the last things Peter said to me was 'Chanice I am so proud of you' and I will carry that in my heart forever,' she said. Kia said Mr Lyall always made her feel safe and loved. 'Peter always knew the answer to every question I asked. And there were a lot. To me you were a magical giant and I will love you forever," she said. And Paul said Mr Lyall was more than a grandfather. 'You made me feel so safe. Love radiated from you. Your laugh could be heard across a room and maybe even through the walls. "As a child, I remember thinking you were a giant and I would hold your hand and feel so huge. Now we are faced with such a huge loss, but I know you will be watching over us. We will always think of you." Celebrant Fr Sean O'Sullivan described how a terrible sense of sadness and dread filled the community last week as word of a fatal house fire spread through the community. The sense of sadness only deepened when it emerged it was the man known affectionately to many as 'Big Pete', who had died, together with his beloved dog, Charlie. He described the real warmth and affection in so many of the messages left on as people remembered Mr Lyall's kindness, helpfulness, his generosity in sharing his knowledge, his good humour, his capacity for fun, his positivity as a coach, his big heart, and his even bigger smile. 'Many of the tributes described Pete as a gentle giant, others as a gentleman, and it reminded me once more of George Bernard Shaw's definition of a gentleman — someone who puts more into life than they take out,' he said. 'And wouldn't we all like to be remembered as such. Someone who left the world richer for having lived." He spoke of how the process of brewing had something to say to us today. "Because it involves choosing the finest ingredients and raw materials, blending them together in the right proportion, achieving the right mix, the right balance, and then allowing them the time to ferment, giving them time. It can't be rushed," Fr O'Sullivan said. 'And Peter knew that, not just in his work as a brewer, but in his life. 'Family, friendship, his passion for work, his love of basketball and coaching, his love of fun and a bit of craic — they were the ingredients of his life. And he blended them into something that, like his beer, will last long beyond them. "Crucially, he understood the importance of time. He gave time to each of those elements, allowing them to ferment and to develop, to grow richer. And one of his great gifts seems to have been his ability to make time for people to chat, to coach, to enjoy a pint, or to help a colleague. Fr O'Sullivan said one message of condolence from a colleague highlighted how before showing them how to do a job, Mr Lyall would "sit them down first and have a cuppa and a chat, and then he'd show them". 'Another said that he didn't know how Pete found the time, but he'd always text him to see how he got on in his matches. Maybe that's one of the legacies he leaves. To remind us how important it is to give time to what is truly important to us. 'We live in a world where we always seem rushed doing things for people, and we forget sometimes that the most important thing we can give them is our time. And we hope that we can follow Pete's example.' The funeral took place afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Curraghkippane. Read More First woman to lead RTÉ's news and current affairs division named Cork Person of the Month
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Dundee shopper scoops over £750 for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep
Aldi Scotland's much-loved Supermarket Sweep challenge recently returned to Dundee, and one lucky local winner has raised £761.45 for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aldi's popular Supermarket Sweep is inspired by the legendary gameshow and arrived in Broughty Ferry on Monday 16 June. Lucky shopper Chanice MacPherson, who was chosen as the winner of a competition, took part in the five-minute trolley dash for CHAS. As well as taking home a trolley full of goodies, Aldi Scotland matched the cash value of Chanice's haul, donating all proceeds to CHAS to help support over 500 babies, children and young people across Scotland with life-shortening conditions and their families. In 2025 every penny raised through the initiative will go directly to CHAS, with £10,000 pledged in support. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aldi Supermarket Sweep winner, Chanice MacPherson, said: 'I was over the moon to be picked for the supermarket sweep, it was a truly memorable experience. It felt amazing knowing I was contributing to a great charity whilst having the time of my life. It's an experience I will be talking about for years to come.' Chanice MacPherson raised over £750 for CHAS. CHAS Trainee Nurse Practitioner, Amanda Ziton, said: 'In the Broughty Ferry area CHAS supports 16 families. Funds raised from this exciting partnership with Aldi Scotland will ensure that we can continue to deliver care and support to families in our hospices, in hospitals, or at home. "Children and families can access a range of expert support depending on their needs, from palliative care, respite stays, family support as well as bereavement and spiritual care, to help families make the most of every precious moment together.' Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland said: 'Our annual Supermarket Sweep holds a special place in the Aldi calendar, and we're so pleased to bring it back for another year. Congratulations to Chanice who managed to raise a fantastic £761 for CHAS, while snapping up a whole load of Aldi favourites for herself. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'CHAS is an incredible organisation which does invaluable work for families in Scotland. We are committed to raising as much money as possible so the charity can continue to provide vital hospice care to children with life-shortening conditions, and unwavering support to families during the most difficult moments imaginable.'
