Obit: Seán Corcoran (Cran) 2nd May 2021

Subject: Obit: Seán Corcoran (Cran) 2nd May 2021
From: GUEST,John Moulden
Date: 04 May 21 - 12:11 PM

It is with shock and sadness that I have to report the death after a short illness, of Seán Corcoran, singer and musician, collector, lecturer, festival organiser, probably best known for his membership of Cran - mostly with Desi Wilkinson and Ronan Browne. Seán was an enthusiast from his schooldays, an innovator and a catalyst. He had been living in England for a time, and, like the rest of us, publicly inactive during the pandemic. There will be longer tributes but it should be said he was a hero of traditional music and song, and one of our giants.

Subject: RE: Obit: Seán Corcoran (Cran) 2nd May 2021
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 04 May 21 - 03:35 PM

There are a lot of interesting pieces of information out there about Mr. Corcoran. Linked is just one of them.

Subject: RE: Obit: Seán Corcoran (Cran) 2nd May 2021
From: Felipa
Date: 04 May 21 - 05:12 PM

I am shocked and sad as well.

Subject: RE: Obit: Seán Corcoran (Cran) 2nd May 2021
From: Felipa
Date: 06 May 21 - 09:24 AM

Although I did know Sean as a singer and musician, I remember him more as a researcher and educator (he gave talks on Irish music traditions, a few of which I had the privilege of attending).

This article gives a good idea of Seán;s accomplishmentsL
https://journalofmusic.com/news/rip-singer-and-collector-sean-corcoran

Subject: RE: Obit: Seán Corcoran (Cran) 2nd May 2021
From: Geoff Wallis
Date: 29 May 21 - 01:09 PM

A belated Irish Times obituary can be found here - https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/se%C3%A1n-corcoran-obituary-lifelong-devotee-of-irish-song-1.4577167.

Subject: RE: Obit: Seán Corcoran (Cran) 2nd May 2021
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 04 Jun 21 - 10:51 AM

I missed this thread until it was brought to my attention by Felipa and Peter Laban. The links provided give a good picture of Sean and his accomplishments in folklore, music and research. I have added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread and send belated condolences to all who know and love him.

Subject: RE: Obit: Seán Corcoran (Cran) 2nd May 2021
From: GUEST,Paddy McEvoy
Date: 18 Aug 21 - 11:24 AM

Seán, Mick Moloney and I, the 'Rakish Paddies' ran the '95' Folk Club on Harcourt Street Dublin in the mid-60s. Seán's deep knowledge and love of folk song and all that lay behind it just flowed out of him. It was a privilege to know that man.