I’d like to notify you of the death of my good friend and kitchen colleague, Ciarán the colander.

I first met Ciarán in Ikea, Dublin, about 15 years ago. He moved in with us and became a great asset to our kitchen.

He then moved with us to London, and spent many years assisting us in the kitchen.

He suffered some injuries, mainly broken handles, and went through many surgeries, assisted by Sugrú.

Ciarán is survived by his wife, Wilma the Whisk, and their children Fionn the Fork and Caoimhe the Knife.