The death has been announced of Jonathan Irwin, the founder of the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation.
Mr Irwin, who was aged 82, died early today after a short illness.
In a statement, the Jack and Jill Foundation said Mr Irwin was a "unique, articulate" and charismatic "showman".
During his career he was a bloodstock agent, working for BBA Ireland, The Turf Club and Goffs.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann O'Brien and six children, and he was predeceased by three sons.
