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Obit: Ollie Conway (West Clare, March, 2009)

26 Mar 09 - 10:39 PM (#2598262)
Subject: Obit: Ollie Conway R.I.P.
From: GUEST,Jim Martin

Just heard the sad news on Clare FM of the passing of this popular man from West Clare:

http://folkopedia.efdss.org/Ollie_Conway

Condolences to his family.


27 Mar 09 - 04:02 AM (#2598337)
Subject: RE: Obit: Ollie Conway (West Clare, March, 2009)
From: Declan

Very sad to hear this. Ollie was a gentleman and I've spent many great nights in the pub and the back kitchen over the last twenty years. My sympathies to the family also.


27 Mar 09 - 04:21 AM (#2598343)
Subject: RE: Obit: Ollie Conway (West Clare, March, 2009)
From: GUEST,Peter Laban

Very sorry to hear that, a gentle man indeed, great dancer and singer of big songs


27 Mar 09 - 07:19 AM (#2598411)
Subject: RE: Obit: Ollie Conway (West Clare, March, 2009)
From: GUEST,kenny

Tragic news indeed. I had many great nights in the back of Ollie's in Mullagh since the early 80s up until it closed. Ollie was always a great host, and always a great encouragement to a visiting musician. Many - if not most - of the best Irish sessions I've ever heard were in Conway's, and for that I will always be grateful. May he rest in peace.


27 Mar 09 - 09:12 AM (#2598497)
Subject: RE: Obit: Ollie Conway (West Clare, March, 2009)
From: MartinRyan

Funeral arrangements:

Removal from Morrissey's Funeral Home Mullagh this (Friday) evening at 8 o'c. to St. Mary's Church Mullagh. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 12 o'c. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.


Regards


28 Mar 09 - 06:27 AM (#2599107)
Subject: RE: Obit: Ollie Conway (West Clare, March, 2009)
From: GUEST,Mich

Very sad news indeed. You wouldn't find a more hospitable and generous publican than Ollie. He will be greatly missed and so will his songs and dance. My condolences to his family.
Thank you Ollie for many great nights in Mullagh - may you rest in peace.
Mich


05 Apr 09 - 10:52 AM (#2605049)
Subject: RE: Obit: Ollie Conway (West Clare, March, 2009)
From: GUEST,tom moroney

I am saddened by Ollies death and a great loss to all who knew him.He will never be replaced however I see now Michael Mahoney has joined him and those two together will make music and song wherever they are.It should be known that Ollie was also a good flute player.May they rest in peace.


15 Jun 09 - 11:37 AM (#2656963)
Subject: RE: Obit: Ollie Conway (West Clare, March, 2009)
From: GUEST

best traditional singer of all time got better around three in the morning.