'A pure gentleman' - Tributes after untimely death of Offaly Dunnes Stores employee

Tributes have been flowing in Tullamore and beyond over the weekend after the untimely death of Dunnes Stores employee and musician Alan Multaney. 

Alan died on Friday, sending shockwaves through the community, especially in Tullamore where Alan worked behind the deli at Dunnes Stores in the Bridge Shopping Centre.

His RIP.ie death notice says he is pre-deceased by his parents Alo and Eileen (Cleary) and his beloved sister Pauline (Kelly) and that he will be "deeply regretted and sadly missed by his adored wife Anita, children Nathan and Paulina, sister Josephine (Bob), brother Michael (Toni), brother in law William Kelly, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, his work colleagues from Dunnes, musicians and many many friends."

Many tributes have been paid to Alan with one friend writing: "So sorry to hear about Alan, a pure gentleman, always had a good word for every one and would always see him and always in the store or at back door of the centre, he would always say hello. Dunnes Stores has lost a pivotal member of staff. He will be sorely missed at the deli counter at Dunnes Stores at the Bridge Centre. A class musician, to his family and friends, I offer my condolences, RIP Alan."

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Another tribute read: "Condolences to the Multaney family on the very sad passing of Alan. From the gigs in Kinnitty to the deli in Dunnes, Alan aways met you with a smile, good humoured, kind and always friendly. May Alan rest in heavenly peace."

Another former colleague said: "I was very sad and shocked to hear that Alan passed away at such a young age. I remember him well from my time working at Dunnes Bridge Centre. A lovely person who always had a smile for colleagues and customers. I will remember him fondly. My heart goes out to his wife, his children and his family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace."

Futher condolences read: "Alan was always such a lovely friendly person, always had a big smile on his face, so like his mother.
May Alan rest in peace with his parents and sister and all his family gone before him."

"Alan, you always had a smile for everyone who came your way in life. I also remember the time when you came to our house with your father with timber, with a laugh on your face. Alan, may the gate of haven open for you wide. Because you were a true gentleman to all in life."

Funeral arrangements later.