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On behalf Alec Kerr & Family We offer our deepest sympathy to the O'Brien family. May he rest in peace with his lovely wife Rosemarie.
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Just wanted to send my condolences to O'Brien Family on the passing of a great musician who made me want to play the accordian like he could, not that I ever got that good. He made it look so easy. He was a gentleman.
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Your CommentWE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF MEETING DERMOT AND ROSEMARIE IN PLYMOUTH,MA AT SEVERAL CONCERTS AND ON A FEW CRUISES. WONDERFUL MEMORIES. HIS MUSIC LIVES ON. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE O'BRIEN FAMILY. BETTY & TOM MCLELLAN
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Your Comment So sad to learn of Dermot's passing, but happy and proud to have known him. He was a musician and a man without equal. Rob Howard, Stockport Accordion Club
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saddened to hear of the loss of dermot, a wonderful accordionist a great singer and writer and marvellous entertainer,
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my sincerce sympathy goes to all his family, may you all find comfort in knowing that dermot is reunited with rosemarie and they are both together with god.
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Dermot was an iconic Irishman who loved Irish music,Irish sport,and the Irish language and excelled at them all-how much more Irish could a man be? a Fiorghael who we will always remember for his talents.
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My sincere condolences to the O'Brien family. Although no longer with us Dermot O'Brien is still alive in the hearts and minds of all those who witnessed his sporting prowess, his musical artistry and his personal magnetism and charm. A wonderful singer and multi instrumentalist, Dermot was an exceptional artiste whose style of performance could simultaneously entertain all levels of musical discernment in an audience. As an accordionist Dermot was extraordinarily brilliant, always creative, always melodious, he played the whole spectrum from delicate finesse to swashbuckling flamboyance and his music flowed exqui****ly with tasteful embellishments and spontaneity captivating and inspiring generations of accordionists worldwide. His recordings showcased his tremendous versatility - he composed, arranged and performed with an expertise, craftsmanship and flair which confirmed his musical mastery. In my opinion he was truly gifted and possessed abilities which cannot be attained purely by practice or dedication - he was a natural talent and a musical genius and like the great composers and musicians of ages past, he will remain forever with us through his legacy of wonderful music and song. Dermot O'Brien was a remarkable individual endowed with an abundance of diverse talents and his reputation is enhanced further by the fact that he was a 'gentleman' too. He has my undying admiration and respect, it has been an honour and privilege to have known him and my many memories of his 'magic' will continue to inspire and uplift me for as long as I exist. I will miss him and I live in the hope of a 'reunion' someday. Tom Currie (Currie Brothers)
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I had the privilege of meeting Dermot at Perth Accordion and Fiddle Club back in the early seventies. He invited myself and the boys to join him for two gigs in Manchester. He was such an inspiration to me, in both his playing and his singing. I was honoured to share the stage with him in the Fort Royal Inn, near Ballymena on 12th October 2005. He was my accordion hero. Dermot , may you rest in peace, your music will always be with me.
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Meeting Dermot and RoseMarie and then being privileged to spend time with them on cruises, in Ireland, and here in the states gives us memories that we will cherish forever. We'll miss you! Lee & Verna
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R.I.P. Dermot. Your music lives forever.
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Ejoyed many afternoons at the Harp and Bard in Clifton, NJ and various other venues with Dermott. Of course, the highlight of knowing Dermott, was joining him and his lovely wife on a tour of Ireland September of '88. With deepest sympathy to his family.
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Dermot will be sadly missed by all accordionists.My sympathy to his family.
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Dermot's accordion music was loved the World over ..this has been proved time and again, going by the Tributes that other accordionists have left on this **** ...his music was a great inspiration to us all..He also loved meeting and talking to all accordion players ..and why not they WERE his greatest fans !! including myself.
Rest in Peace my Friend !
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Your Comment I have so many happy memories associated with Dermot and his music. Many the time I danced to his music in the ballroom in Newcastle West, Co Limerick. My brother Francis(RIP) and I never wanted to miss his TV program. Though I've been in Canada for 40 years this August, I have stayed in touch with the accordion maestro though his records, tapes, and video As I have travelled around the Canadian prairies on my own I have listened to his music and singing. What a gifted individual not only in music but also in sports- two of my great passions.
My prayers for an appropriare heavenly spot for my musical idol.
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Your Comment: Our sincere sympathy to Dermot's family. Dermot you will be missed but your music will live on.
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Despite being aware that Dermot was quite ill, I had hoped that he would recover. Like all his friends and fans, I am saddened by his death. Such a talented and versatile musician and vocalist. My deepest sysmpathy goes to the family at this sad time.
God Bless,John.
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Your Comment God speed to you Dermot, may you rest in peace.Your talent and your friendship will be sorely missed by all of us.
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Very saddened to hear of the news of Dermot's passing. When I was young his records were always on in my house, my mother being from near Ardee and I can still 'hear' the tunes, especially 'The Turfman from Ardee' with my mother singing along, even though it is nearly 40 years ago ! Thanks Dermot for the music and the memories and sincere condolences to your family.
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Your Comment so sad to hear of dermotts passing may he rest peace
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Your Comment what a loss to the accordian world.He was poetry in motion.rest in peace
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A wonderful person and a brilliant musician.
I will miss you and your music.
With deepest sympathy to all the family.
Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
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A true gentleman and pure genuis on the accordion, a great inspiration over the years.
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Our sincere sympathy to his family and friends. An inspiration to many Irish accordion players. Thanks for the many great nights in the "two Brewers" in Wandsworth London way back in the 1980's.
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Our sincere sympathy to his family and friends. An inspiration to many Irish accordion players. Thanks for the many great nights in the "two Brewers" in Wandsworth London way back in the 1980's.
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Your Comment:Our sympathy to the O'Brien Family at the loss of Dermod who was a great accordionist and sportsman. Thanks for the music and we will always remember you in our prayers along with Richie Fitzgerald another great accordionist who passed away in February 2007 God Bless
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Your Comment The merry plowboy has gone home
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Iwas sad to hear of Dermot passing to day. HIS music will never grow oldSean Kiely
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Dermot, thanks for the music which brought Ireland all over the world. Sincere condolences to the family. Ar dheis De go raibh se.
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Thank you Dermot for inspiring so many to appreciate the accordion.
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Your Comment: My heart filled with sadness when i heard the news of Dermot's passing, i have been a great fan of Dermot's for years and i have a signed video of his live concert at Clontarf Castle and two of his CDs which he also signed when last i met him plus a photo, he will never be forgotten his was a great Accordionist his music was wonderful. My husband and i send our condolences to his family. Marie and Arthur Quinn and sons.
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Dermot was a legend in his own lifetime and will be sadly missed by all whose lives crossed paths with his, mine included. A perfect gentleman, a hero to those who were inspired by his musical accomplishments, and his passing will leave an unfilled void in the lives of many. What an honour to have know him and to have helped him in his time of need. Tom Macken
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My condolences to Dermot's family and friends. My family owns McGinleys' Golden Ace in Indianapolis, where we were lucky enough to have Dermot play in there for years. He was an incredible musician and singer, but he was even a better person. We at the Ace are all saddened by his loss.
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Your Comment God bless, Dermot and Elizabeth. DERMOT YOU WERE THE MASTER OF THA ACCORDION. WE WILL MISS YOU GIGS IN WATERFORD IRELAND REP Danny God speed
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It was my privilege to share his company and his music in gigs in my neck of the woods and I had the joy of having him accompany me on more than one occasion. Ar dheis De go raibh se.
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A Colossus of the accordion, his legacy will be his influence on many aspiring musicians; I was privileged to enjoy his company, and the craic will live on in my memory...sad condolences to all his family and friends.
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Goodbye Dermot, so many happy memories, especially the past few years meeting up with you and Rosemarie and Marie. Sorry I was always late.... Our deepest sympathy to Catherine, Ronan, Diarmuid, Grace, Roisin and their families. Give Mum a hug for me,
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Sorry to hear of Dermot O'Brien's passing. I was just recently introduced to his music and artistry.
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Dermot O'Brien is my all time favourite musician. I have many great memories of hearing Dermot play live from 1971 onwards. On top form Dermot was in a league of his own, an extremely inventive, adventurous accordionist who seldom played an arrangement the same way twice yet amazingly always remained musically coherent, inspired and melodious. Great singer, composer and arranger too. Dermot was a huge inspiration to so many musicians. We are all going to miss him. We still have his great recordings My sympathy to all the O'Brien family at the loss of his physical presence. Liam Currie
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Your CommentDermot inspired me and many of my ****ents for many years at the Peter Dee Academy of Music in Limerick. Thank you.
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I am proud to have known such an extraordinary man. His wizardry at all he set his hand to was truly amazing. I, and the band, had the great fortune to have spent many the hour in the recording ****io with Dermot and were always in awe of his arranging, composing,and producing talents. As a person, he was even greater. His musical influence on me and so many other musicians will forever be a part of his great musical legacy.
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