I have added Francis McPeake to the thread today. He was a world renowned singer and player who, with "The McPeakes" sang and played with many famous folk singers over the years. He was an expert on the Uilleann pipes and shared his love of them through concerts, personal appearances and teaching. He will be very much missed. RIP

I have also added Cyril O’Donoghue to the roll. He was another very successful musician and travelled the world singing and playing the guitar and bouzouki. Like Francis, he never forgot his roots in the Irish traditional music scene. Two giants of Irish Folk Music. RIP