Thursday, February 2, 1984
Musicians in last tribute to Luke Kelly
MANY MEMBERS of the Irish folk and music scene turned out last night at the Church of the Holy Child, in Whitehall, Dublin, to pay their last respects to one of the country's best-loved folk singers, Dubliner Luke Kelly.
All of the Dubliners group turned up, including Ronnie Drew, Barney McKenna, John Sheehan, Scan Cannon, and former members Jim McCann and Ciaran Burke. Guitarist Eamon Campbell who often "stands in" with the group was also present.
There was a large turn-out of locals and music fans. The remains, shouldered into the church by his brothers Paddy, Jimmy, John and Dubliner Barney McKenna, were received by Fr. Thomas O'Keeffe.
In a short homily, Fr. O'Keeffe referred to the great "gift" of song which, he said, Luke had used to break down barriers and build bridges of friendship among men.
He was assisted by the Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, Bishop James Kavanagh, Fr. Tom Stack, FT. Joe Coulter (brother of composer Phil Coulter), Fr. Dan Breen C.C., Drimnagh, Fr Donal O'Mahoney, and Fr. Michael Clean.
Chief mourners were the deceased's wife Deirdre, brothers Paddy, Jimmy, and John, and sisters Mona and Bessie.
Actress Siobhan McKenna, carrying a wreath of daffodils, also attended, along with Labour Party senator, Michael D. Higgins, and Labour MEP, Brendan Halligan.
Ciaran Mac Mathuna, singer Joe Cuddy, Arsenal goalkeeper Pat Jennings, and Mr. Mick McCarthy all paid their respects. The Furey Brothers, their manager, Mr. Jim Hand and members of the Wolfe Tones also attended.
Dozens of wreaths from folk clubs all over the country were sent, including one from Paddy Moloney of the Chieftains, currently on tour in U.S. Impresario Noel Pearson, former international footballer Ray Treacy, Paddy Reilly, Anne Bushnell, and the Abbey Theatre also sent wreaths.
The remains will be buried in Glasnevin Cemetery today after 10 o'clock Mass.
Musicians in last tribute to Luke KellyMANY MEMBERS of the Irish folk and music scene turned out last night at the Church of the Holy Child, in Whitehall, Dublin, to pay their last respects to one of the country's best-loved folk singers, Dubliner Luke Kelly.
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| At the removal of the remains of Luke Kelly to the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall. . . John Kelly, a brother, and (right) Paddy Kelly, brother, and Barney McKenna, of the Dubliners, carrying the coffin into the church. |
There was a large turn-out of locals and music fans. The remains, shouldered into the church by his brothers Paddy, Jimmy, John and Dubliner Barney McKenna, were received by Fr. Thomas O'Keeffe.
In a short homily, Fr. O'Keeffe referred to the great "gift" of song which, he said, Luke had used to break down barriers and build bridges of friendship among men.
He was assisted by the Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, Bishop James Kavanagh, Fr. Tom Stack, FT. Joe Coulter (brother of composer Phil Coulter), Fr. Dan Breen C.C., Drimnagh, Fr Donal O'Mahoney, and Fr. Michael Clean.
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| LEFT: Ronnie Drew, of the Dubliners, with Most Rev. James Kavanagh, Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin,
and Eamonn MacThomais. RIGHT : John Sheehan, of the Dubliners, and Jim McCann, former member of the Group.
Pictures : Frank Miller. |
Actress Siobhan McKenna, carrying a wreath of daffodils, also attended, along with Labour Party senator, Michael D. Higgins, and Labour MEP, Brendan Halligan.
Ciaran Mac Mathuna, singer Joe Cuddy, Arsenal goalkeeper Pat Jennings, and Mr. Mick McCarthy all paid their respects. The Furey Brothers, their manager, Mr. Jim Hand and members of the Wolfe Tones also attended.
Dozens of wreaths from folk clubs all over the country were sent, including one from Paddy Moloney of the Chieftains, currently on tour in U.S. Impresario Noel Pearson, former international footballer Ray Treacy, Paddy Reilly, Anne Bushnell, and the Abbey Theatre also sent wreaths.
The remains will be buried in Glasnevin Cemetery today after 10 o'clock Mass.
