Tributes have poured in for the Mulligan’s barman
Noel Hawkins(Image: Facebook/Harry Byrne’s Bar)
The funeral details of beloved Dublin barman Noel Hawkins have been confirmed.
Noel minded the bar at Mulligan’s on Poolbeg Street for over 40 years, and tributes to him have poured in since the sad news of his death on January 25 emerged. Noel’s funeral mass will take place in Ringsend on Tuesday.
His death notice on RIP.ie reads: “Noel passed away suddenly on the 25th January 2026. Predeceased by his loving parents Eileen and John.
“Beloved father and sadly missed by his son Justin, loving partner Tom, Justin’s mother Martina. Adored brother of Liz, Kathleen, Deirdre, John, Philip, Shay and Mary. Lovingly remembered by daughter- in-law Anna-Louise, best friend Joe, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and missed by so many, many friends.
“Sadly missed by his furry friend, Mulligan. May his “Fabulous” gentle soul rest in peace.
“Noel will repose in Fanagans Nichols Funeral Chapel, Lombard Street East on Monday (February 9) from 4pm to 6pm – you are welcome to join us. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (February 10) at 10 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Ringsend, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium.”
Donations can be made, if desired, in Noel’s name to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
Paying tribute to Noel, Irish Daily Star columnist Roy Curtis wrote: “Dublin – along with Mulligan’s – is a sadder place today.
“The city’s most joyous ambassador has fallen. For more than 40 years, Noel Hawkins dazzled as a barman, comedian, and bottomless font of good humour.
“I never once saw him in bad form. The beaming prince of Poolbeg Street.” Harry Byrne’s Bar in Clontarf, where Noel also worked, said: “We are heartbroken to hear the very sad news of the passing our good friend Noel Hawkins.
“Noel was the legendary barman of Mulligan’s Pub on Poolbeg Street. He was loved by his regulars and visitors for his warm hospitality and endless jokes.
“We were very lucky to work with him here in Harry’s for a while, and needless to say he left a lasting impression. He was a great Barman and a great character and a lovely man.
“He will be sadly missed by us and everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
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