Sorry not to be there.

One of my memories of Mr Byrne, whilst on route to Donegal, is the rest of us having an Indian meal in Chester, and Packie persuading the waiter to serve him bacon and eggs! Priceless. (He even told them how to cook the dish!)

A Prince amongst men. And what a joy to have spent many journeys with Packie keeping me awake through the night with his fund of stories. Long may you continue to tell your stories. (All true of course!) Heres to the next 90 years.

Have a lovely day Packie. You are much loved by all.

Ralph Jordan.