Seamus Begley

2023 - 1 - 14

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Séamus Begley to be laid to rest this morning (Radio Kerry)

The renowned West Kerry musician and singer Séamus Begley will be laid to rest this morning.Hailing from Baile na bPoc, he was regarded as one of the ...

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Thousands attend funeral of musician Séamus Begley (RTE.ie)

Thousands of people gathered at Sáipéal na Carraige in Corca Dhuibhne today to bid farewell to traditional musician Séamus Begley.

his love for the land, the Irish language and his family were paramount and he shared his talent generously". Described today as Rí an Pharóiste (King of the Parish), Fr Eoin Ó Cadhla said "Séamus's music came from his heart and soul... The Baile na bPoc native was renowned for his box-playing skills and for his vast repertoire of songs.

Irish trad musician Seamus Begley was one of a kind (IrishCentral)

Seamus Begley's death is another grave loss to the world of traditional music, especially for the generations of fans who fell under his spell during his career ...

“Our hearts are breaking tonight at the loss of Seamus and we think especially of his dear family at this time. In the past decade, Seamus enjoyed a very fruitful and creative liaison with Teada founded by Oisin MacDiarmada, who added him to their talented roster for touring and performances around Ireland. Begley was true to his irrepressible form and Madden had her hands full all week, but it was a magical pairing of two formidable artists. We loved the light and shade of it, the force and the tenderness…it was good to be around him.” It would be easy to say that another legend has left us, and while his persona could never be replaced his light was so bright and shone so wide that he will always be thought of whenever Irish craic is in full swing. He suffered a heart attack a week ago and was seemingly on the mend hours before he left us.

'Slán leat, a chara': Tributes paid to Séamus Begley at Mass in heart ... (The Irish Times)

Language, fireside and family and a relationship with music were the marks of the late box player and singer, Mass hears.

Séamus’ sons Breandán, Eoin, Níall lined up at the end of Mass to pay tribute and thank their “friend”, their father. Slán leat, a chara!” Méabh said to applause. All the responses were sung by the packed congregation at the Mass, which was celebrated in Irish.

Tributes paid to Seamus Begley at Mass in heart of Kerry Gaeltacht ... (News Jani)

“Ní bheidh a lyke ann arís,” chanted the funeral mass of Seamus Begley at a celebration on Saturday in which his family and friends sometimes raised the ...