The singer and songwriter's family confirmed in a statement on Saturday morning that the musician had passed away suddenly but peacefully.
Penned and performed by Dundalk singer/songwriter Liam Reilly, the anthem has gone on to be one of the best-known Irish tunes.Bass guitarist Ken Doyle revealed how Reilly, 65, nearly misplaced the track when he moved house as it was in a shoebox and was put aside. “We sang it for the first time in Dungarvan around about 1980 and the response nowadays is still the same as it was that night and audiences bring the song to life every time.“They’re great songs and I regularly thank Liam Reilly from the stage for writing them.”
Rest in peace Liam 💚🙏
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