Even though the sad news was not unexpected, it is still a wrench to hear that Liam Clancy has died. I adored his singing and the way he had of putting his heart and soul into every song that he sang, and into every line of poetry that he quoted. He had a wickedly funny sense of humour and was a wonderful storyteller as well.
I can't help smiling when I recall a marvellous impropmtu all-night session in in pub in Miltown Malbay, Co.Clare, many years ago, from which I emerged into the early morning with my ribs aching from laughing at his stories, and my soul enriched by his singing and musicianship. He lives on in the memories of all those whose lives he touched.
Hopefully he is now reunited with his brothers and Tommy Makem and singing up a storm in Heaven.
May he rest in peace. My heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, and grandchildren on their sad loss.