Limerick Musician’s Final Performance: Singer’s Voice Touched Nurses
- John O'Riordan, 81, passed away peacefully in University Hospital Limerick, leaving behind a legacy of song and cherished memories.
- while his death notice lists his address as Kilmore,Bruree,John O'Riordan was,at heart,a Granagh man.
- Tom O'riordan recounted the poignant scene in the hospital ward.Upon arriving to visit, he and his family found John surrounded by nurses, all listening intently as he sang.
John O’Riordan, Limerick Singer, Dies at 81 After Serenading Nurses
A Final Song
John O’Riordan, 81, passed away peacefully in University Hospital Limerick, leaving behind a legacy of song and cherished memories. On teh morning of his death, O’riordan captivated nurses with his stunning voice, singing “Were the Glencorbry and Shannon flows,” a song about Glin.His brother, Tom, described him as “a terror for song and music.”
A Life Rooted in Granagh
while his death notice lists his address as Kilmore,Bruree,John O’Riordan was,at heart,a Granagh man. He spent his life deeply connected to the community and its musical traditions. His final performance, singing a song specifically about glin, underscores his strong ties to the region.
The Song of Farewell
Tom O’riordan recounted the poignant scene in the hospital ward.Upon arriving to visit, he and his family found John surrounded by nurses, all listening intently as he sang. Knowing it was his last day, John chose to share his gift one final time, offering a moment of beauty and peace to those around him.
The Limerick Leader recently reported on another touching request from a Limerick man: an animal lover asked that a photo of the dog who won a €100,000 tractor be placed on his coffin. Read more hear.