I think it's worthwhile posting the obituary information from the site referred to above, http://www.rte.ie/ace/2002/0617/fureys.html
-Joe Offer-

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17/06/2002
Furey's accordian player dies, aged 54
Paul Furey, the accordion player and youngest member of the folk group, The Fureys, has died aged 54.

He died last night at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin after a short illness.

From Ballyfermot in Dublin, the eldest members of the Furey clan, Eddie and Finbar were responsible for bringing the uillean pipes to international attention during the folk music revival of the 1960s.

Joined by Paul and George, The Fureys and Davey Arthur enjoyed an unexpected British Top 20 hit in 1981 with the song, 'When You Were Sweet Sixteen'.

Paul is survived by his wife Catherine, their three sons and his brothers - Eddie, Finbar and George.