Feargal QUINN

My Dad was a supplier to ― and later a buyer from Feargal for his own business. He was also a great admirer of the man whom he regarded almost as a friend―but then, didn't so many who encountered him in the course of business. Many of my family members were his customers, and still feel the link with him when we try to maintain the link by shopping in SuperValu (some old loyalties die hard). But so much more, Feargal Quinn was an innovator and a huge personality in retailing when retailing was undergoing a huge change and people talked about where they shopped because it mattered; in a small country, he was a man with star quality. He took charge of An Post, when postal services around the world were faltering, and just look at what a great job that organisation did for 2016. (They still provide a superb service.) He cared about people, and cared enough about people and his country to give 23 years of his life to the Seanad. I am currently reading his book, "Quinntessential Feargal", and it is a total joy. The Quinn family have lost someone very precious, and so has Ireland.

R I P FEARGAL QUINN REMEMBER WORKING IN UR FINGLAS BRANCH GREAT BOSS ♥️SPECIAL PRAYERS BEEN SAID FOR THE FAMILY. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

It was a pleasure going shopping to see how happy all the staff were back in the days when Fergal had that store , A rare thing nowadays , rest in peace to a true and fair gentleman , my deepest sympathy to all his family ❤️

I am so sorry to hear the sad news.All the best to the whole family.Rest in peace.

Leonard

Sincerest condolences to the QUINN family on the passing of Feargal, one of life’s true gentlemen. I had the pleasure of working for him for 25 years. He treated his staff with such respect, always had a smile and a friendly word for everyone. Rest in Peace Feargal. You will never be forgotten.

Very sorry for your loss, what a lovely man.

Very sorry for the family loss. A true gentlemen. Washed super Quinn windows in Sutton and your family home. Played football once with his young son out the back ofter washing the windows. Lovely wife and family. Will be sadly missed.

Thank you for my 1st ever job at 16 in super Quinn finglas. You were a gentleman. No airs or graces.

Our deepest sympathy to the Quinn family on the sad loss of a wonderful gentleman.

I read & counted 184 messages of sympathy and ALL loving Mr Fergal Quinn as a boss, friend or otherwise. I think this is history in the making. A man like Mr Quinn is a loss to his wife, family, relations and indeed the country.. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Rip Mr Quinn
A true gentleman
I remember the play bus you had in ur store and the super Quinn bus u had for customers in finglas
Heaven had gained 1 of Ireland's best

So sorry for the loss of fergal may he rest in peace a gentleman Oranmore Galway

So sorry to hear about Feargals death a lovely gentleman who had a big heart always remember him as a great employer who cared about everyone.

I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely man your family can be so proud off. A true gentleman.
Kind regards
Helen

Rip Fergal a true gent, the best boss I ever worked for condolences to his wife and family.

R.I.P. Mr Fergus Quinn. Sleep well in Heaven. A lovely man you were.

Sincere condolences to the Quinn family on the sad news.
I worked in Superquinn for 25 years and what a special place to work learned from the best and Feargal always lead by example. Always proud to say i worked for Supetquinn.
A true gentleman who will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Feargal your work here is done.



May

my memories of Mr Quinn was as a young girl shopping in Superquinn in Blackrock with my Mum. He was always there spending time with his customers are more importantly his staff. It was so evident even in my young years he valued his staff. They were always a happy team in Blackrock and as an adult now i can look back and say they were happy because they had a wonderful boss with empthany. Mr Quinn even put toppings on a pizza we were buying one day. i ended up in the Hospitality Industry and i manage a team everyday and i always like to think that small introduction i got in to the service industry when i shopped in Blackrock modelled my style of Managment . May he rest in peace a wonderful Man wh0 will remain in my memory.
Louise Allen

My condolences to the Quinn family.
Many years ago, my mother was on her way home from work and missed her bus. She was cold and tired. As she began to walk to another bus stop, a car pulled up. It was Fergal Quinn. He had seen what happened and he gave her a lift.
She never forgot his act of kindness.
May his good soul rest in peace.

So sorry my Mum had a great fondness for Fergal RIP

Very deepest to Denise and the family on your great loss.
My fond memories are of a very courteous and friendly man, who never forgot a
name and always had a kind word for me and my family.
We had many a good day out with the Fingal Harriers and the Ward Union when he was out on his horse '' BUSINESS''. He was full of fun.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

R.I.P. Mr Quinn a true gentleman my condolences to the Quinn family
You were my first boss I worked in finglas as. A stock boy then I became the signwriter up in the old projection room I travelled to Dundalk walkinstown ballinteer you always took time to say hello

Such a gentleman really down to earth treated everyone with such respect R.I.P Feargal

My sincere condolences to Mr.Quinn's wife and children, and family.

I had the honour of working at Mr.Quinn's store in Blanchardstown.
He was an excellent businessman, and extremely customer focused, and also, he always treated his staff so well and always had a nice smile.

I also had the pleasure of meeting him serveral times, whilst he attended some meetings in the Blanch store, and he was so nice to talk to, and made me feel at ease.

His philosophy in treating the customer with respect always resonates with me, and to this day, I still adhere to his 'boomerang' principle, and I still work in the retail sector.

R.I.P Feargal.

Your legacy will live on.

Rest in peace he was a gentleman x

Thank you for the wonderful service I always received at Superquinn. You were a lovely gentleman and have earned your place in heaven.

RIP Feargal Quinn. Condolences to your Family You are Legend

Mr Quinn was a true gentleman and a man I admired for my entire teenage and adult life. IT was a privilege to meet him while I attended Newbridge College on numerous occasions but back in the '70s at a career day was a new concept, the advice he gave me I still use daily and he gave me the foundations for my career to date. An inspiration

RIP Mr Quinn I never read in condolences such kind remarks about anyone & also the length of time staff worked with him agreat employer

Rest well

You set a path which many followed; including myself. A path where treating people was central and the most important thing. A path I follow every day.

The world is a darker place without you and your expertise

Thanking you from the bottom of my heart

A Finglas floor sweeper who now leads a team of 490 in Bahrain

RIP Fergal Quinn. Thank you You changed shopping for the better. You were a real gentleman always spoke wonderfully and smiled Thank you again

My condolences to the Quinn family on your sad loss. It was a privilege to have worked for such a gentleman. I worked at the Sutton branch and I recall an extra busy weekend when the shop closed,Mr Quinn gave us ladies free tights and a voucher to have our hair done next door.,he really appreciated his staff. May his gentle sole rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to Denise and all the family. Rest in peace Mr. Quinn. You'll never be forgotten.

Caitriona & Gordon.

Rest In Peace Fergal you were a gentleman and a major asset to Finglas, my Mam adored you. Condolences to your family ????

One of life s rare gents. A truly sad loss to his family and everyone that had the pleasure of meeting him. Rest in peace lovely man fergal. From an old finglas resident

My father, Derek Newland, worked with Superquinn for 31 years and he always said in all that time they never had a cross word. When I was graduating from Trinity College, Mr Quinn met with me to talk about my future plans. What a lovely encouraging gentleman he was - the advice he gave to me on customer service I have never forgotten - he was unique. For him the customer was king and his employees a precious resource.
My condolences to all his family.

R.I.P. to a true gentleman.

Sincere Condolences to all The Quinn Family. What an absolute Gent Feargal was, he had time for EVERYONE young and old. The treatment he gave US as customers we will never see the likes again. I remember many many years ago I was doing 'the big shop' for myself and a very ill friend. So there I am struggling with two trollies when Mr Quinn appeared asked me how many mouths I had to feed... I explained and he went and got a little girl Audrey was her name and her job every Thursday was to take my friends list and trolley so I wouldn't be 'stressed' in the days before we knew what stress was.That continued for a year until my friend got well again. Thankyou for making a difference to peoples lives. Your public will never forget the Superquinn, Superman that you were. Rest In Heavenly Peace.

My condolences to the Quinn family on the death of Feargal.A true gentleman and all he done for the people of finglas won't be forgotten.May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace fegarl

Sorry for your loss may he RIP amen

I was a young woman born in Blackrock shopping for my parents. Passed a man who said hello and welcome. When I asked who he was I was very touched as he was so friendly. It was Feargal Quinn. The Gentleman Feargal fly with the angels. Go rest Feargal. Audrey

Such a wonderful kind caring man. Rest In peace Feargal. Condolences to all the family.

A true gentleman, irreplaceable, RIP Mr. Quinn

May he rest in the calmest of sleeps.
Thank you for all you did for Finglas. You instilled pride.
As part of the diaspora, thank you for your marvellous and world famous sausages too.
A great and gentle man.

R.I.P Mr Quinn so sorry for your loss to the Quinn Family worked in Superquinn for 23 years mr Quinn was a through gentleman great to work for xx

My condolence to Eamon and all family

A beautiful Man So sorry for you lose RIP

Saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Quinn a true gentleman who treated people with dignity and respect.
My aunt Susan was one of your first female managers. In an era when females were not in managerial positions you broke the mould and promoted on merit not gender.
Thank you for your far sightedness and vision.

Mr Feargal Quinn was one of a kind,they dont make them like that anymore.A gentleman who will be sadly missed.

So sad such an inspirational
Boss.The utmost kindness
Received from Fergal was
Handwritten condolence
Letter on occasion of my
Dads Death.And support
Through funeral wreath
Hampers,family astounded
By kindness.But I knew
This the norm for Fergal.
Could not add all the kind
Things he did for my family.
But has special place in our
Hearts and minds and for Me
Just a great man.Deepest
Sympathy to all the family
From all of mine.Never ever
To be forgotten.forever Joe.

Myself and my family would like to send you our deepested condolences to all your family
RIP Fergal Quinn

My sincere condolences to the Quinn family on the passing of a pure Gentleman and fantastic Employer. There was not will be another like him.
R.I.P. FEARGAL QUINN. Heavens gain for sure.

I don't think I have ever read so many condolences to a businessman. It just shows the regard in which he was held and the high standards he set for himself personally and professionally. He made our country a better place and represented the best that is in us. God Bless and may your memory live on in word and deed.

I was very sad to hear of the passing of this man who was a legend and created a fantastic team in Superqionn! He has many loyal followers who have always had the height of respect for him and rightly so as he was such a lovely man. He will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with Denise and the family at this sad time. RIP Mr Quinn.

So sad to hear the Feargal QUINN has died condolences to his wife and family Naas Town has never been the same since superquinn closed May he Rest In Peace

Feargal and Superquinn valued the customer, Feargal also gave many Irish suppliers the start they needed . Condolences to the Quinn family. Cairin O’Connor Former Director Traditional Cheese Company.

Rest in Peace Fergal, will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.A true Gentleman.

A True Legend Of Finglas, even though he wasn't a Finglas man. He gave so many young people a start in life and treated his customers and his staff with total respect. He was way before his time in business and customer service. RIP Mr Superquinn

Had the pleasure of working for him in Finglas in 1980 for few years enjoyed every bit of it . It was a pleasure to work with him a true gentleman