In Memoriam – Garech de Brún
The passing of The Hon. Garech de Brún marks the end of an era in the Wicklow uplands. Garech, who was a direct descendant of Arthur Guinness will be remembered as a colourful character, a cultural giant and patron of Irish arts and also as a friend of Wicklow Uplands Council.
Garech was deeply involved in the dispute over the construction of an interpretative centre at Luggala in the 90’s which saw the development blocked and led to the early foundations of the Uplands Council.
Garech spent most of his life living at Luggala where he famously entertained writers, poets and musicians. The 5,000 acre Luggala estate is currently for sale after entering the market last year with a listed price of €28m. The sale of Luggala brings it owns concerns and Wicklow Uplands Council is conscious that the access for recreational use remains unobstructed as it did under Garech’s ownership.
Garech is survived by his wife Princess Harshad Purna Devi.
May He Rest In Peace.
Article first published in:
Wicklow Mountain Views – The Newsletter of the Wicklow Uplands Council.
Issue No. 28.
Photograph reproduced with the permission of Joe St. Leger and The Irish Times.
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