Dublin businessman Des Kelly has died.
Mr. Kelly, known locally as the ‘carpet man’, passed away peacefully last night at his home in Piercetown House, Fairyhouse Road, Dunboyne Co.Meath.
He is survived by his eight children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Tributes have been pouring in for one of Dublin’s most recognisable characters, who famously closed all his shops on Sundays due to his religious beliefs.
R.I.P Des Kelly, The Carpet Man #deskelly #carpets
— WallyWonka (@WallyWonkaWordz) July 21, 2016
It is with great sadness that Bohemians today learned of the passing of Des Kelly: https://t.co/XdkPemBUVa #Bohs pic.twitter.com/RboYxf3Q7d
— Bohemian Football Club (@bfcdublin) July 21, 2016
Des Kelly the carpet man has passed away. RIP u will live on forever. Cant believe it. I wanna run to u. Really cant believe this. @
— Robbo (@IsMiseRobbo) July 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/geraghty040/status/756467469645217792
Last February, Des Kelly Carpets featured in the news when someone rented the sign above his Phibsbourough shop to propose to their partner. It was labeled the ‘Dublin dream’.
A proposal via Des Kelly carpets. A Dublin dream. 💘 pic.twitter.com/1BaSmX7OX6
— Louise McSharry (@louisemcsharry) February 11, 2016
The Funeral mass will take place on Monday.
