Obit: Dermot O'Reilly (17 February 2007)

Subject: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 06:50 PM

It was just on the news that Dermot passed away. No details yet but very sad!

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 07:04 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan's_Fancy

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: mg
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 07:35 PM

Oh now..what a great singer..and great man. mg

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 06:44 AM

There's some more information here:

http://www.herald.ns.ca/Canada/559835.html

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GEST
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 01:01 PM

We occasionally communicated with Dermot about his years with Ryan's Fancy (1970-1984) and the many songs the group popularized in Newfoundland. I will miss his inquiring mind.

Here is the GEST archive page of Ryan's Fancy songs, some of which were Dermot's originals:

http://wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/afancy.htm

GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: CET
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 01:04 PM

This is very sad news. Dermot was one of my musical heroes. Ryan's Fancy, even more than the Clancy Brothers, were the force that introduced me to traditional music when I was in high school. They had a wonderful TV show, and the music was completely unlike anything you could hear anywhere else.

Rest in peace.

Edmund

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: gnu
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 01:17 PM

Sweet Jesus! I just was alerted to his death.

RIP Dermot.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 01:51 PM

Article

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: mg
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 02:50 PM

I am just imagining what the wake would be like and wishing I could be there. RIP. mg

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: Beer
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 02:59 PM

Very sad loss indeed. Met Fergus last summer in Newfoundland. Heard Dermot play there as well but didn't have the opportunity to meet him. There will be celebrations all over the island. Great loss.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GEST
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 04:01 PM

 
The East Coast Music Awards (ECMA 2007) are to be televised from Halifax, tonight, February 18 on CBC Television at 8 pm Toronto time (ET). The Show is to be hosted by The Trailer Park Boys. A tribute to Dermot O'Reilly will probably be made during the show. There's a great, fast-loading picture of Dermot on the index page of Roger Lockyer's http://ryansfancy.com/.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: Beer
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 09:21 PM

The only mention of Dermot was by Ron Hynes this evening on the ECMA.
Thank you Ron.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: Beer
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 04:17 PM

Ryan's Fancy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NKXcQpA2xk

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: bobad
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 04:24 PM

Here's a clicky for the Ryan's Fancy link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NKXcQpA2xk

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,B CAREY NL
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 05:48 PM

SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS SUDDEN DEATH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: DonMeixner
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 06:25 PM

When I lived in Auburn, NY I had CFC on my local cable. The hilites of my nights where watching the music shows on CBC. Ryan's Fancy and Tommy Makem and Ryan's Fancy and The Irish Rovers where favorites of mine. I also watched All Around The Circle and a few others.

It was Ryan's Fancy that I would watch without fail. Dermot O'Reilly singing Tie Me Down will always be a good memory. I am sorry he is gone.

Don

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 07:53 PM

I have dial up and it took me about 45 min to download that Utube clip. Worth every second, and GBS in the bargain, if I had a tail, it would be wagging! Now I have to get a Ryan's Fancy CD from some place!
Nick

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,Theresa Gearin
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 07:10 AM

I was very fortunate to have met and worked with Dermot at his home studio.
I recorded my first CD with my Father (Paddy Gearin) and Dermot was so great!
I will never forget that day.
Thank you Dermot for playing the mandolin on the Field's of Athenry it meant so much to me!
RIP
Sincerely,
Theresa Gearin
Stayner, Ontario

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,Chris Haufe
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 05:29 PM

We heard Dermot O'Reilly playing with Fergus O'Byran at O'Reilly's Pub in St John's last summer. It was our first time hearing him play and we enjoyed the music very much. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. His music spoke of Newfoundland and he was truly one of your own. He will be missed.
Sincerely
The Haufe Family
Chicago, Illinois

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,tony and bernie ,dublin
Date: 20 Feb 07 - 06:52 PM

To ANN AND FAMILY sincere condolences.Never forget our time in St.Johns and the great kindness and craic Dermot showed us.Will
always remember him with great affection.He was a very special
person and we were priveleged and proud to call him our freind.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,Glen Reid
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 10:12 AM

So sad to hear another old veteran of the trenches is gone. First met Dermot in 1968 when he was a part of Sullivan's Gypsies with Fergus and Don Sullivan, then later when i was assistant music director to Fred McKenna on Ryans Fancey show.
He was always the musical force in any ensemble, be it his vocals and strong guitar, not to mention his stage presence.
So long old friend.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,mg
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 06:26 PM

Here is a you-tube of him singing the Boston Burglar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weXImqieilM

click

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,Leonard & Fran McShane (Derry, Northern Irel
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 03:47 AM

We were saddened at the loss of a great entertainer. Through his music he left us all many great memories of great times,for which he will always be remembered. We would like to express our sincere condolences to all his family & friends.

Fondest regards;
Leonard & Fran McShane
Derry, Northern Ireland
(formerly of St.John's)

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: GUEST,cousin of Wib MacLennan = Dianne MacAskill
Date: 23 May 07 - 08:21 PM

I don't know how to get in touch with Dermot's family, my cousin who was a personal friend of Dermot passed away March 30, 2007 massive heart attack in Alberta. he sang with the boys. Please notify the group. He had spoke with Dermot's wife about Dermot's sudden passing and now another musician is gone. Thank you. [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly
From: Jim Lad
Date: 24 May 07 - 12:03 AM

[e-mail] will help you, I'm sure.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly (17 February 2007)
From: GUEST,JGP
Date: 24 May 07 - 08:04 PM

Hello all once again. Does anyone know if Anne (derm's wife) received all of these messages? I live 5 minutes away and if you wish I could call her and ask if she would like the link to them or for me to print them out?
I thought you all might like to know that at Derm's funeral..at the end..Fergus sang Ramblin' Boy..and it was beautiful..we all sang it with him (many times over)..the wake was...well as nice as one can be..

Subject: RE: Obit: Dermot O'Reilly (17 February 2007)
From: Jim Lad
Date: 24 May 07 - 08:55 PM

I haven't seen Sandy McClean here for a while but I'm sure that would be a nice thing to do. Regards to Fergus from Jim Brannigan, if you see him.