The late Finbarr Grindel (left), pictured in 2007 with l-r: Mairead Horgan, Michael Flatley, Busisiwe Zulu, Eiodion Horgan, Jim Halloran and Kelly Geaney.

Following the recent death of popular Ballyhooly publican Finbarr Grindel, which evoked great sadness near and far, bringing the memories flooding back for so many in the days since, James Barrett has penned a tribute to Finbarr.

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