2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.

Subject: Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: GUEST,Fiolar
Date: 26 Mar 17 - 12:59 PM

I have just learned of the death of Oliver Burns, better known to many on the cat as "ard mhacha".

It seems he passed away several weeks ago.

I got an email from Terry Devlin in County Tyrone telling me that he had tried calling him and emailing him recently and was informed by his surviving brother that he passed away in January of this year.

Oliver will always be remembered here for his knowledge of music and his love of debate.

All our thoughts and prayers are with his family circle.
R.I.P.

http://www.portadowntimes.co.uk/news/local-historian-oliver-burns-passes-away-suddenly-1-7794188/amp

Subject: RE: Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 26 Mar 17 - 01:29 PM

Rest in peace Ard.
I miss our discussions.

Subject: RE: Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 26 Mar 17 - 01:56 PM

so sorry to hear this. he loved his Irish folk music and introduced me to many songs. also it was Oliver who got me reading Kavanagh.

he could be touchy on various subjects, but i respected him hugely and was very sorry when he abandoned mudcat. he was a great mudcatter.

Subject: RE: Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: akenaton
Date: 26 Mar 17 - 02:01 PM

Very sorry to hear this, Oliver kindly sent me a lot of excellent Irish music and introduced me to some of the lesser known Irish musicians....a good friend and an interesting poster.

Subject: RE: Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Mar 17 - 02:08 PM

It has been a long time since he participated here, but this links to all of his posts as a logged-on member.

Here are his posts as a guest user

Subject: RE: Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 26 Mar 17 - 02:39 PM

Thanks for letting us know, Fiolar.

Another good one gone. I've got some good stuff he sent me. One o the Mudcat friends I wish I'd had a chance to meet. Maybe I might get to do so in the end...

Subject: RE: Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: GUEST,Martin Ryan
Date: 26 Mar 17 - 06:14 PM

Very sorry to hear this. We didn't always see eye-to-eye on things but there was never any animosiry - just respect for the other's views.

Rest in peace.

Subject: RE: Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: meself
Date: 26 Mar 17 - 07:54 PM

From our handful of interactions here, he seemed a decent guy, intelligent and knowledgeable. RIP.

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 27 Mar 17 - 12:11 AM

I always enjoyed my exchanges with him. RIP

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Thompson
Date: 27 Mar 17 - 03:21 AM

So sorry to hear this. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 27 Mar 17 - 05:24 AM

Sorry to read this. I didn't always find him the easiest of posters but he came over as genuine in his views.

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: GUEST,Brien
Date: 27 Mar 17 - 02:55 PM

He will be missed. thank you for letting us know.

Brien

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Ernest
Date: 28 Mar 17 - 04:46 AM

A very nice man, he will be missed.

We only met once when he came over to visit Berlin. Glad I was able to take him to a Midnight Court gig in Koepenick an - at his special request - to Glienecke Bridge in Potsdam.

My condolences to his family.

Ernest

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 28 Mar 17 - 02:32 PM

My condolences too. I have added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread.

RIP

Peter

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Matthew Edwards
Date: 29 Mar 17 - 06:06 AM

I'm very sorry to hear this; he had some great knowledge which he was willing to share generously, and a great sense of humour too. He could be forthright in his views, but I enjoyed reading his posts. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Oliver.

Matthew

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 29 Mar 17 - 11:42 AM

Very sad to hear this. I always enjoyed his posts, and missed him when he left. Rest in peace, Ard.

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 29 Mar 17 - 12:22 PM

We often crossed swords but remained on friendly terms. Condolences to his family and those close to him.

DtG

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: GUEST,Rachel and Gary
Date: 30 Mar 17 - 05:56 AM

So sorry to hear this news. I met him once when he was visiting the late Don Thompson.

R.I.P.

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: maire-aine
Date: 03 Apr 17 - 10:39 PM

So sorry to hear this. He will be missed.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 04 Apr 17 - 05:56 AM

knickers of corduroy one of Oliver's songs



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N9aikuacRE

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: GUEST,Learaí na Láibe
Date: 06 Apr 17 - 07:21 PM

I leaba na naomh go raibh sé. RIP

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: alanabit
Date: 07 Apr 17 - 04:31 PM

I am very sad to hear he has gone.

Subject: RE: 2017 Obit: Member, ard mhacha, 'Oliver Burns'.
From: Mrrzy
Date: 07 Apr 17 - 06:05 PM

Well, shit.