RIP Micheal O'Domhnaill
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| Mícheál Ó Domhnaill and Kevin Burke. Photo from Kevin Burke's website |
Mícheál Ó Domhnaill, Bothy Band guitarist and vocalist, with a musical carrer that spanned over thirty years, passed away suddenly last weekend.
The Fiddle Fair staff and management sends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
The Session has a wonderful fan thread with many links on his life and his art.
From T.D. John O'Donoghue comes this press release:
PRESS RELEASE 9th July, 2006
John O'Donoghue, T.D., Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, today (Sunday, 9th July, 2006) expressed his sadness at the sudden death of renowned musician Micheal O'Domhnaill.A native of Co. Meath and with family roots in Donegal, Micheal had a glittering career as a member of Skara Brae and later The Bothy Band as well as being the presenter of the first series of "The Long Note" on RTE.
Minister O'Donoghue said "Micheal O'Domhnaill was one of Ireland's most gifted and well loved musicians. His contribution to the world of traditional and folk music was enormous. His passing is a great loss and he will be sadly missed."
Minister O'Donoghue extended his deepest sympathies to the extended O'Domhnaill family and to his sisters Triona and Maighread.
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