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Mr.Gumby

Post subject: Chris Droney - RIP

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:15 am

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Chris Droney has died.
What a loss.

deathnotice

Tribute on Clare FM

Deathnotice and funeral arrangements @ Clare FM

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Steampacket

Post subject: Re: Chris Droney - RIP

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:36 am

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Sad news indeed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbTweQZTbbk

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Mr.Gumby

Post subject: Re: Chris Droney - RIP

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:10 am

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Chris played the concertiona for 87 years and was part of a great continuity of music and concertinaplaying in Bellharbour, from his grandfather through his father, himself and his children to his grandchildren.

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Mr.Gumby

Post subject: Re: Chris Droney - RIP

Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:14 pm

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I'll bring the thread to a close with this video I just came across of Chris' composition 'peaceful Corcomroe', where he was laid to rest on Saturday:

Chris Droney & Kate Purcell : Peaceful Corcomroe

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