Tributes have been pouring in for well-known Irish restaurateur and businessman Derek Ryan following his death.
Mr Ryan passed away at St Vincent's University Hospital on on February 10.
His funeral takes place today, and all of Yamamori's locations will close for the day due to the bereavement.
A post on Yamamori's Instagram from last night reads: "Dear all, Tomorrow all Yamamori restaurants will be closed due to family bereavement. We will be back on business as usual, from Wednesday."
Mr Ryan founded the Yamamori chain in Dublin in the 1990s, after working as a carpenter running a waste company.
The first Yamamori restaurant was opened on George’s Street.
Since the news of his passing on Thursday, February 10, hundreds of people have been sending their condolences to the family of the ‘hard-working’ and ‘kind’ businessman.
One person wrote: “Derek was one of the nicest people I ever worked for.
“He was held in the highest esteem by everyone who worked for him as a true gentleman who valued and respected all his staff, irrespective of title or position.
“May he rest in peace. Sincere condolences to Emma, Julie, Rob and Graham, and all the Ryan family at this difficult time.”
A second person wrote: “Derek was a great man. We always got on so well and enjoyed many a laugh together. I always admired his can-do attitude, ethos of hard work and interest in the wider world.
“A very forward-thinking man especially when it came to establishing Yamamori almost three decades ago. He will be sorely missed.”
A third said: “Very sad to learn of the passing of Derek Ryan.
“Mr. Suave as I would refer to him to friends. Dublin culture throughout the 90’s and 00’s owes a lot to Derek."
A fourth person wrote: "RIP Derek, thanks for all the wonderful memories at Yamamori over the years, you will be sadly missed."
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