Builder Tom Brennan, seen here arriving at the funeral of developer Patrick Gallagher in Booterstown, Dublin, in 2006. Photo: Tony GavinTom Brennan was one half of the Mayo-born building duo Brennan & McGowan, who shaped the future of modern Dublin suburbs with affordable housing. Quietly spoken, Tom Brennan had a steely determination. But "above all he was a family man" said Joe McGowan, who introduced Tom Brennan to Nuala, the woman who would become Tom Brennan's wife. Tom Brennan, who had dementia, died on January 29 at the age of 84.

Source: Irish Independent February 07, 2021 02:39 UTC