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Obituary: John Howard, owner of fabled Le Coq Hardi restaurant and Ireland’s first celebrity chef

General • February 15, 2026

Obituary: John Howard, owner of fabled Le Coq Hardi restaurant and Ireland’s first celebrity chef is drawing significant interest across the industry.

Restaurateur John Howard — described as Ireland’s “first celebrity chef”, although he never wrote a cookery book or hosted a TV show — has died at the age of 80 after a short illness.

Experts suggest this could influence future trends and innovation in the sector.

More updates are expected as the story develops.


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