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
![The Requiem Mass for Bernard Joseph Eastwood took place in St. Colmcille's Church, Holywood](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTIxMzgyMTI3.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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The Requiem Mass for Bernard Joseph Eastwood took place in St. Colmcille's Church, Holywood | Arthur Allison/Pacemaker
![Barney Eastwood's wife Frances and family members pictured at the funeral](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTIxMzgyMTE3.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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Barney Eastwood's wife Frances and family members pictured at the funeral | Arthur Allison/Pacemaker
![Ray Close at the funeral of legendary Irish boxing promoter and businessman Barney Eastwood](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTIxMzgyNDE5.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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Ray Close at the funeral of legendary Irish boxing promoter and businessman Barney Eastwood | Arthur Allison/Pacemaker
![Gerry Armstrong at the funeral of legendary Irish boxing promoter and businessman Barney Eastwood](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTIxMzgyNDE4.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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Gerry Armstrong at the funeral of legendary Irish boxing promoter and businessman Barney Eastwood | Arthur Allison/Pacemaker