125. Tom Giblin: A Musical Tribute

Episode 125 is a musical tribute to the esteemed musician Tom Giblin who passed on Saturday 19th October 2024. Tom was a regular fixture on the traditional Irish music circuit in Galway playing his acoustic guitar and singing songs, often along with his sister Mary. His passing has been a profound loss to his family and many, many friends.

This episode has no ads and was given the blessing of Tom's family to be a celebration of his life. It consists of three main parts:

Part 1: Wake

Thursday 24th of October at Monroe's Tavern, Galway.

Part 2: Funeral

Friday 25th of October at 11:00am in St. Patrick's Church, Forster Street (H91 FP84).

Part 3: A Session In Tribute To Tom Giblin

Friday 25th of Monroe’s Tavern Galway. Special thanks to Tony McLaughlin for allowing the use of this audio from his video which he recorded.

The final closing song is a recording of Tom himself from earlier this year. Extra special thanks to all the musicians featured.

Predeceased by his parents Tom and Kathleen, brothers Gerard and Eamon (Ned).

Unexpectedly at University Hospital Galway with his loving family by his side. Will be sadly missed by his wife Maureen, son Ross and daughter Kathy, his sister Mary (Dawson), brothers Sean, Tony, Kevin and Michael, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Deirdre, Joanne, Carmel and Brenda, grandchild Matthew, aunt Dolly, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

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N.B. Since the making of this episode Galway also saw the sad untimely passing of other fellow musicians. Eamonn Nugent, a beloved Orthoptist and skilled bodhrán player passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 31, after a courageous fight with a rare brain tumour. A graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University with a First-Class Honours degree, Eamonn became a respected member of the orthoptic team at Galway University Hospital, where he was promoted to Senior Orthoptist in 2020. Eamonn's life was filled with music and joy, and he leaves behind his loving wife Sarah, his sister Ciara, and his parents Theresa and Joe.

Irish singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan died on November 12, 2024, at 74 after a swimming accident at Silverstrand Beach in Barna, County Galway. Best known for writing "The Voyage," popularized by Christy Moore, Duhan started his career with the band Granny’s Intentions in Limerick before becoming a celebrated solo artist in Irish folk music. Johnny is survived by his wife, Maureen, children Ronan, Niamh, Kevin, Ailbhe and Brian, grandchildren and extended family. Thoughts and prayers go out to all these people, their family and friends as well as the lady still missing at the date of publication.

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