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03 Nov 2025

Kildare's Berney Bros Saddlery pay tribute to Benny Clifford who is retiring after 51 years

Dedication and craftsmanship

Benny

Benny

After an incredible 51 years of dedication and craftsmanship, the staff and management at Berney Bros Saddlery in Kilcullen paid tribute to Benny Clifford, a valued and deeply respected member of the team who is retiring.

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"Benny has been an integral part of Berney Bros for many years, bringing not only exceptional skill and attention to detail to every saddle he worked on, but also a genuine love for the trade. His steady hand, deep knowledge, and easygoing nature have made him a mentor, a colleague, and a friend to so many within our workshop and beyond,"  Berney Bros wrote on its Facebook page.

"While we’re sad to see Benny hang up his tools, we’re filled with gratitude for his years of dedication and the legacy of quality and craftsmanship he leaves behind,"

See the full tribute below.

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