The former Garda opened his O'Connell Street casino in 1976
Tributes have been paid to the man behind one of Ireland's most famous casinos after he passed away at the age of 77.
A notice on RIP.ie reads: "Richard Quirke, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Passed peacefully. Will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, children, grandchildren, sisters, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, October 12th 2024, at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by interment in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Kilternan, Dublin 18. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. House Strictly Private. May he rest in peace.
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