I just read today that Derry songwriter Eamon Friel has died after a short illness. I don't think any of his lyrics are posted on Mudcat. Here is a concert video from 2012
I first met Eamon circa 1975, when he was teaching in a secondary school. He composed a musical which the students performed. In recent years, I've enjoyed his eclectic music programme on BBC Radio Ulster/Northern Ireland/Radio Foyle, particularly as he did his research and gave interesting background information about the recordings he presented.
Condolences to Caitlín and Colum. Caitlín has also been a colleague of mine; she did remedial teaching at an Irish(language)- medium secondary school.