Regulars’ tributes to caring publican He studied business and international law, but popular publican Lorcan Devine found his true vocation running the Old Red Lion and theatre at the Angel. Family, friends and regulars at the pub in St Johns Street paid tribute this week to Lorcan, who died on May 5 following a brain haemorrhage. He was 52. Born in Dublin, Lorcan moved with his parents and six brothers and sisters to Harlow, Essex. He studied at the London School of Economics, where he gained a degree in international relations. He later took a business degree course at Lancaster University. After working for several companies, including Our Price Records, for 15 years, he decided to take over the Old Red Lion eight years ago because it was something he always wanted to do. His brother Damien said: “It was the making of him. He really enjoyed the work and the regulars loved him. He was proud that the Old Red Lion was a traditional FAMILY PUB. But he was also glad to support the small theatre upstairs. A lot of regulars and theatre-goers are very upset. We hope everyone will have a drink in his memory.” Pub regular Jo Moore said Lorcan was not just a good manager but also a great listener. “He was a fantastic bloke and really caring about customers.” She said: “He could be fun but if you had a problem he was also a good listener. There are not many publicans like that these days.” Her husband Peter, who works for the Parkinson’s Society, added: “A lot of his regulars are already missing him. People are looking at the bar and wondering where he is.” He leaves a daughter, Alice, son Joe, partner Angela and her children Josie and Billy, sisters Margaret and Imelda and brothers Ciaran, Michael and Damien. The funeral service is at noon on Wednesday at Pardon Wood Crematorium Chapel, in Harlow. Family flowers only. Donations to The Guide Dogs for the blind Association (cheques made payable to MFH Charities a/c)