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BARRY WARNER
Barry Warner, academic, raconteur and former Manager of The Gym, died at his home in Dublin on Tuesday 6th September, of AIDS-related complications.
He was 29 and leaves behind his mother, sister Christine, brother Shane and many close friends.
The funeral on Wednesday 7th September was a simple, dignified ceremony at Glasnevin Crematorium, Dublin. Barry's closest friend Oliver Stanley spoke at the ceremony, as did Mick Quinlan of G.H.A. and Fr. Paul Lavelle. The main eulogy was delivered by Senator David Norris.
The Crematorium was packed with many of Barry's friends, some of whom had travelled from London. Also present were leading members of the gay movement and gay businesses in Dublin.
Following the ceremony Cyril O'Brien, a former employee of Barry's and owner of The Loft, Sth. Great George's Street, held a reception for family and friends which went on until dusk.