By Dan Walsh
The death has occurred of legendary head chef Nicky Cullen, Kilmore Quay, who had a lifetime of experience in owning and running restaurants and kitchens and reached celebrity status at Mary Barry’s.
The following tributes was issued on social media; “Today is a sad day for us all at Mary Barry’s. Our Head Chef, the heart and soul of Mary Barry’s, our dear Nicky Cullen has passed away. Nicky was instrumental in making Mary Barry’s what it is today, his passion was infectious and his creativity was second to none.
“We will all miss you so much. Nicky we are all heartbroken, we will always remember you, your kindness, the chats, your encouraging words. Our thoughts are with Nicky’s family at this sad time. RIP Nicky, Top Chef, Top Man, Legend.”
Chef Nicky Cullen became universally known when his name was extensively used for marketing the multi-award-winning Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar and Restaurant at Kilmore where he was credited as creating the path to culinary excellence.
Nicky Cullen has stayed loyal to the fishermen of Kilmore Quay, his lifelong neighbours and friends. In his youth Nicky had travelled the world working as a chef in the Merchant Navy, so the fruits of the sea were always dear to his heart. To this day, the freshest of locally caught seafood remains at the core of Mary Barry’s success.
FAMILY NOTICE; The death has occurred of Nicky Cullen, Libgate, Kilmore Quay, Wexford. Beloved son of the late Paul and Maureen and predeceased by his brother Tom. Beloved brother of Francy, Frank, Pat, Rena and Mary. Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law Gerry and Frank, Rena’s partner Seamus, sisters-in-law Laura and Margo, nieces, nephews, extended family and his wide circle of friends. Also greatly missed by his work colleagues in Mary Barry’s.
May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Wellingtonbridge on Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm. Reposing at his residence on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm for family and close friends only.
Removal on Friday, March 14th to St. Peter’s Church, Kilmore Quay arriving for Funeral mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kilmore.
House private on Friday morning.
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