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Sunday World
3 days ago
- General
- Sunday World
House fire victim hailed as ‘gentle giant with big heart'
Tributes were paid to Peter Lyall (57) at his funeral mass A master brewer who died in a Cork house fire has been hailed as 'a gentle giant with a big heart'. Tributes were paid to Peter Lyall (57) as mourners at his funeral mass heard he treated people with the same respect he brought to his brewing craft – giving everything care, time and his full attention. He worked at the Franciscan Well brewery in Cork city for over two decades as their master brewer. Mr Lyall died when a fire broke out at his home in Ardcullen estate in Hollyhill, Cork, in the early hours of July 21. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His beloved dog Charlie also died in the fire. Peter Lyall Mr Lyall's partner Anna managed to escape the property. She was assisted by neighbours before being transferred to hospital. Fr Sean O'Sullivan told mourners at St Mary's on the Hill Church, Knocknaheeny, that Mr Lyall learnt a lot about life from the brewing process. 'There is something about that process of brewing that probably has 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,' he said. He said Mr Lyall 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 he blended them into something that, like his beer, will last long beyond them.' Fr O'Sullivan said that Mr Lyall understood the value of time. 'He gave time to each of those elements, allowing him 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. One of the legacies he leaves is to remind us how important it is to give time to what is truly important to us,' he said. Shane Long, founder of the Franciscan Well bar and brewery, said Mr Lyall was a modest man who 'never claimed credit for anything'. When everybody else is gone from here, his beer will still be there '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,' he said. 'One of the beers he was instrumental in producing was a beer called Sunbeam. And it is in Benny McCabe's bars. 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.' He said Mr Lyall met 'the love of his life' Anna over three decades ago and adored her, their children and grandchildren. Meanwhile, Mr Lyall's grandson Paul said he had an infectious laugh that could be 'heard across a room and maybe even through the walls'. Peter Lyall Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 28th '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,' he said. Granddaughters Chanice and Kia said Mr Lyall was a 'magical' grandfather who made them feel safe and loved, and always told them how proud he was of them. Offertory gifts at the mass included a basketball, a mug, glasses, a packet of Tayto crisps and a bottle of Coke, 'which he couldn't live without'. A picture of his late dog Charlie was next to a photograph of him on the coffin. Mr Lyall is survived by his partner Anna, his daughters, his five siblings, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
Sunbeam 350hp returns to Pendine Sands for record centenary
The Sunbeam 350hp, which became the first car to exceed 150mph in 1925, returned to Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire, Wales, for the centenary of its world land speed record, set on July 21, 1925, by Sir Malcolm Campbell. Now part of the National Motor Museum's collection at Beaulieu, the car is being celebrated for its role in British motoring history. Jon Murden, chief executive of the National Motor Museum Trust, said: "We are delighted to have been able to honour such a landmark world land speed record anniversary with this and other events this year, which will both celebrate its importance in motoring history and provide more opportunities to see Blue Bird." Nicknamed Blue Bird by Campbell, the Sunbeam 350hp was the centrepiece of the Pendine celebration, which included an engine start-up and a run along the beach. Doug Hill, chief engineer and museum manager at the National Motor Museum, described the significance of the car. He said: "The Sunbeam 350hp is an 18.4 litre V12 semi aero engine monster. "It was the fastest car in the world 100 years ago. "Campbell was up and coming race driver and he realized that there was a lot of endeavour and glory to be had in being the fastest man on the planet, and so he bought the Sunbeam 350hp from the Sunbeam company." Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell and a supporter of the museum's restoration work, was pictured in the driver's seat at the event. He was later joined by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, president of the National Motor Museum. The Sunbeam 350hp previously returned to Pendine in 2015 following the restoration of its complex V12 engine. It has since returned to Beaulieu, where it is on permanent display alongside other land speed record vehicles, including the Sunbeam 1000hp, Golden Arrow, and Bluebird CN7. The museum is also featuring an Icons of Formula 1 display this summer. A dedicated section about the Sunbeam 350hp, along with limited-edition commemorative merchandise, is available on the National Motor Museum's website.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Cork fire victim hailed as ‘gentle giant with big heart'
Tributes were paid to Peter Lyall (57) as mourners at his funeral mass heard he treated people with the same respect he brought to his brewing craft – giving everything care, time and his full attention. He worked at the Franciscan Well brewery in Cork city for over two decades as their master brewer. Mr Lyall died when a fire broke out at his home in Ardcullen estate in Hollyhill, Cork, in the early hours of July 21. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His beloved dog Charlie also died in the fire. Fr Sean O'Sullivan told mourners at St Mary's on the Hill Church, Knocknaheeny, that Mr Lyall learnt a lot about life from the brewing process. 'There is something about that process of brewing that probably has 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,' he said. He said Mr Lyall 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 he blended them into something that, like his beer, will last long beyond them.' Fr O'Sullivan said that Mr Lyall understood the value of time. 'He gave time to each of those elements, allowing him 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. One of the legacies he leaves is to remind us how important it is to give time to what is truly important to us,' he said. Shane Long, founder of the Franciscan Well bar and brewery, said Mr Lyall was a modest man who 'never claimed credit for anything'. When everybody else is gone from here, his beer will still be there '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,' he said. 'One of the beers he was instrumental in producing was a beer called Sunbeam. And it is in Benny McCabe's bars. 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.' He said Mr Lyall met 'the love of his life' Anna over three decades ago and adored her, their children and grandchildren. Meanwhile, Mr Lyall's grandson Paul said he had an infectious laugh that 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,' he said. Granddaughters Chanice and Kia said Mr Lyall was a 'magical' grandfather who made them feel safe and loved, and always told them how proud he was of them. Offertory gifts at the mass included a basketball, a mug, glasses, a packet of Tayto crisps and a bottle of Coke, 'which he couldn't live without'. A picture of his late dog Charlie was next to a photograph of him on the coffin. Mr Lyall is survived by his partner Anna, his daughters, his five siblings, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- 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
Times
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Penny farthings on parade — and other news in pictures
Times picture editors select photos from Britain and around the world — which is your favourite? TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER JAMES GLOSSOP Light illuminates the fells around Brothers Water, on the Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District PHIL WILKINSON People wait to catch about two tonnes of fish released free of charge during Memed Ikan, an annual fish-catching festival held to give thanks to God for the abundance of fish harvests, at the Gemblegan Reservoir in Klaten, Java, Indonesia DEVI RAHMAN/AFP/GETTY IMAGES Cammie walks with a prosthetic leg for the first time at the Comprehensive Disaster Response Services centre in Karachi, Pakistan. The young camel's limb was chopped off by a landlord in Sindh, in the country's south RIZWAN TABASSUM/AFP/GETTY IMAGES Hundreds of people attend the Lock & Paddle 2025 event at Peterborough Lift Lock, a heritage site in Ontario, Canada MERT ALPER DERVIS/ANADOLU/GETTY IMAGES PHIL WILKINSON Workshop engineer Mitch Caws services a Sunbeam 350bhp, known as Bluebird, the car in which Sir Malcolm Campbell set a British land speed record on 21 July, 1925. The vehicle reached 150.76mph on the sands of Pendine beach in Wales. A century on, the car, designed by Louis Coatalean and built in Sunbeam's Wolverhampton works, will make the journey from the Baulieu Motor Museum back to the shoreline RUSSELL SACH Residents and holidaymakers celebrate the Torch Festival at Yunnan Nationalities Village in Kunming, southern China. The tourist attraction highlights the folklore, culture and architecture of 26 ethnic groups in Yunnan province LIU RANYANG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE/VCG/GETTY IMAGES Enrica Piccoli of Italy competes in the preliminary round of the women's solo free artistic swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/GETTY IMAGES A youth performs a stunt on his BMX bike during a hot day at Kavouri beach, south of Athens, Greece YORGOS KARAHALIS/AP Goliath, a liger cub — a rare hybrid between a lion and a tiger — plays at a private zoo in Suceava, eastern Romania INQUAM PHOTOS/CASIAN MITU/REUTERS A dress rehearsal for Gravity, which opens at Sadler's Wells East on Friday as part of a nationwide tour. The show is a co-production between Boy Blue and the National Youth Dance Company, which has 33 performers aged 16 to 24 drawn from all over England ELLIOTT FRANKS A convenience store slides into floodwater after heavy rain caused treacherous conditions in Gapyeong, South Korea LEE YOUNG-HWAN/NEWSIS/AP MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/GETTY IMAGES A tourist takes a photo in an open-air studio with a view of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey EMRAH GUREL/AP The Falcon 9 rocket travels southwest from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Van Nuys, California, carrying a set of Starlink satellites ZUMA PRESS/MEGA The Belles of London City Morris Dancers perform in the grounds of St Anne's Church, west London, during the Soho Village Fete. The 50-year-old festival features music, contests and more TOLGA AKMEN/EPA Golden retrievers Winnie and Kiera promote Pupsicle, a dog-friendly ice cream, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, as part of National Ice Cream Day. The makers, Beechdean, pledged to donate its dog-friendly ice cream to All Dogs Matter, a charity in London
