Seamus was in fine fettle (or so I thought)at The Gathering Festival in Killarney just 3 weeks ago - but just this very minute speaking to Jackie Daly who said he was actually very ill and putting on a very brave face, he had been suffering with cancer for a couple of years.

He had a huge turnout at his funeral, all (or most) of his musician friends gave Seamus a great sendoff.

Boy, am I glad I went to Killarney - just in time!