2019 Obit: Johnny Connolly, melodeon player

Subject: Obit: Johnny Connolly, melodeon player
From: Felipa
Date: 03 Jan 20 - 03:05 PM

Johnny Connolly, box player from Conamara, Ireland died at the end of 2019. There is an obituary and video at https://journalofmusic.com/news/rip-johnny-connolly-king-melodeon

His son Johnny Óg Connolly is still alive and playing; I mention that to avoid confusion.

Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Connolly, melodeon player
From: Mr Red
Date: 06 Jan 20 - 06:19 AM

Óg = young

Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Johnny Connolly, melodeon player
From: Rain Dog
Date: 07 Jan 20 - 08:39 AM

Thanks for posting that. I followed the links to the TG4 programme about him, which was very enjoyable.

The last I heard, Tigh Hughes in An Spidéal was closed. Does anyone know if that is still the case? Had one or two drinks there myself over the years.

Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Johnny Connolly, melodeon player
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 09 Jan 20 - 07:47 AM

I have added Johnny to the "In Memoriam" thread. My condolences go to all those who kniw and ove him.

RIP

Peter

Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Johnny Connolly, melodeon player
From: Jim Martin
Date: 10 Jan 20 - 04:57 AM

Thks Peter.