Known to friends and family as “BJ”, Eastwood made his name in the bookmaking business, building up a large chain of shops across Northern Ireland. In 2008, he sold his 54 shops to Ladbrokes in a deal worth £135 million.
Despite his success in bookmaking, Eastwood was best known for his work as a boxing promoter and manager, particularly his association with world champion fighter Barry McGuigan
1.
The Requiem Mass for Bernard Joseph Eastwood took place in St. Colmcille's Church, Holywood
3.
Ray Close at the funeral of legendary Irish boxing promoter and businessman Barney Eastwood
4.
Gerry Armstrong at the funeral of legendary Irish boxing promoter and businessman Barney Eastwood
1 / 5