A male that passed away while swimming off the coastline of Co Galway has actually been called as distinguished singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has actually led homages to Mr Duhan, 74, that had actually created tracks videotaped by musicians such as Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black.
A search will certainly return to on Wednesday for a female that has actually likewise been reported missing out on in the location.
Gardai claimed they obtained a record on Tuesday that a guy stopped working to go back to coast after a swim at Silver Strand.
At regarding 1.40 pm, the body of a guy was recouped from the water near to Silver Strand by RNLI and required to Galway University Hospital.
Im actually sorry to come across the fatality ofJohnny Duhan One of our finest tune authors and innovative authors. Ba mhaith liom mo comh bhrón a deanamh leis a chlann agus a chairde.
— Gerry Adams (@GerryAdams SF) November 12, 2024
The male was later on called as Mr Duhan, best referred to as the author of The Voyage, which was made well-known by Christy Moore.
He had actually likewise videotaped a variety of cds as vocalist himself.
A fatality notification for Mr Duhan claimed he passed away while taking his everyday swim in Galway Bay.
The notification claimed he is endured by his better half Maureen and their 5 kids and 10 grandchildren, brother or sisters and expanded household.
Mr Duhan was initially from Limerick yet had actually stayed in Galway for years.
In a social networks blog post, Mr Harris claimed it was “terribly sad news tonight from Galway”.
He included: “Johnny Duhan was a renowned and much loved songwriter.
“Thinking of his family and loved ones at this very sad time.
“The young woman who is still missing remains in our thoughts tonight.”
Writing on X, previously Twitter, Sinn Fein legislator Paul Gavan claimed it was “very sad news”.
He included: “I saw him play live in the 1980s a number of times in Limerick. A great writer and performer and a warm and thoughtful man.”
Former Sinn Fein head of state Gerry Adams claimed on X: “I’m really sorry to hear of the death of Johnny Duhan. One of our finest songwriters and creative writers.”
‘The Voyage’ belongs in the pantheon of Irish tracks …
I played Johnny Duhan’s songs on a regular basis on @RTERadio1 and his tracks constantly obtained such a cozy reaction. and consistently, i obtained a wonderfully crafted thanks keep in mind fromJohnny each time.
A master wordsmith… pic.twitter.com/XshKEP4RGG
— Fiachna Ó Braon áin (@fobraonain) November 12, 2024
Hothouse Flowers artist Fiachna O Braonain claimed The Voyage “belongs in the pantheon of Irish songs”.
Writing on X, he included: “I played Johnny Duhan’s music regularly on @RTERadio and his songs always received such a warm response.. and without fail, i received a beautifully crafted thank you note from Johnny.. every time.
“A master wordsmith… Deepest sympathies to Maureen and all his beloved family”
While gardai went to the scene where Mr Duhan passed away, they realised that a female had actually gotten in the water and stopped working to return from a swim.
The search entailing the coastline guard, the RNLI and neighborhood volunteers will certainly return to on Wednesday.
