Tributes pour in after 'carpet man' Des Kelly dies
Businessman's home furnishings company thrived during the boom
Tributes have been paid to well-known Dublin businessman Des Kelly who died this week.
Kelly, who was the founder and owner of Des Kelly Interiors, which operates 13 stores employing around 100 staff in Dublin, Meath and Kildare, died peacefully at his home in Dunboyne, Co Meath, surrounded by family.
He built one of the country's most recognisable home furnishing companies, recording sales of over €8 million and profits of nearly €2 million ...
