O’Regan given standing ovation at funeral

One of the most prominent businessman of the Celtic Tiger era, Hugh O’Regan, was yesterday given a prolonged standing ovation during his funeral Mass.

The 49-year-old was found dead after collapsing while out for a walk on Monday night. It is believed he had suffered a heart attack.

The leading publican and hotelier was widely credited with the development of Dublin’s Temple Bar as a cultural and tourism hub.