07 Sept 2025
07 Sept 2025
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The late Joe Mulheron.
There was sadness in Derry and beyond as news emerged of the passing of Joe Mulheron (76) the owner of the Sandino’s Bar in the city.
Joe's was the beloved husband of Aileen, Loving father of Simon, Siobhan, Roisin and Eamonn, devoted grandfather of Eva. He will be dearly missed by the entire family, friends and comrades.
His funeral is leaving his home, 8, Belfield Park, on Saturday, May 13, at 1.30pm to the City Cemetery for interment at 2.00pm.
Everyone is invited to Sandino's Bar from 3.00pm on Saturday following the burial.
Originally from Belfast, Joe was also a member of the folk band, Men of No Property and penned the iconic song, ‘The Lid of Me Granny’s Bin’ in the early 70s.
Paying tribute to Joe Mulhern on Twitter, Darach MacDonald wrote: "Joe Mulheron, the Man of No Property, the founder of Sandino's in Derry – the best socialist bar in the world – has passed away. No pasaran, vive Sandino, vive Joe."
Joe Mulheron, the Man of No Property, the founder of Sandino's in Derry – the best socialist bar in the world – has passed away. No pasaran, vive Sandino, vive Joe.
— Darach MacDonald (@DarachMac) May 9, 2023
SDLP leader, Colum Eastwood said: "Very sorry to learn of the passing of well known and respected publican and folk singer Joe Mulheron. Joe will be sorely missed but remembered fondly. Thinking of Joe’s family and all who knew him at this difficult time."
Very sorry to learn of the passing of well known and respected publican and folk singer Joe Mulheron.
— Colum Eastwood (@columeastwood) May 10, 2023
Joe will be sorely missed but remembered fondly. Thinking of Joe’s family and all who knew him at this difficult time.
Meanwhile the Staff of Peadar O'Donnell's bar sent their sincere condolences to the family, and many friends, of Joe Mulheron, owner of Sandino's, on his passing.
Updates to follow.
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