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Tributes have poured in from around the world for singer/songwriter Liam Reilly who died on New Year s Day aged 65. The Bagatelle front man had penned the iconic Summer in Dublin and represented Ireland in the 1990 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing joint runner up with his song Somewhere in Europe.
In his native town, Liam is remembered as a proud Dundalk man, who encouraged up and coming musicians and who donated his talents and money to charity.
Liam grew up in the Avenue Road and went to school in the CBS. He trained as a primary school teacher but music was his first and enduring love as he had started out playing traditional music .
Tributes paid as Dundalk legend Liam Reilly is laid to rest today
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A flood of tributes have been paid to Bagatelle frontman Liam Reilly remembering the legendary Dundalk musician as a “true artist” and one of the country’s “greatest songwriters”.
Liam, who wrote the much-loved song Summer In Dublin which resonated with a whole generation and became an Irish classic, passed away suddenly but peacefully in his home in Dundalk on New Year’s Day at the age of 65.
The musician’s family said: “We know that his many friends and countless fans around the world will share in our grief as we mourn his loss, but celebrate the extraordinary talent of the man whose songs meant so much to so many.”
Irish musicians pay heartbreaking tributes to Bagatelle star Liam Reilly
The Summer In Dublin singer passed away on New Year’s Day
Liam Reilly (Image: PA)
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Musicians from across Ireland have paid tribute to Bagatelle frontman Liam Reilly, who has died suddenly aged 65.
Bagatelle singer Liam Reilly has died aged 65
Updated / Monday, 4 Jan 2021
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The family of the pianist, singer and songwriter confirmed his passing in a statement today. With sad hearts, the family of Liam Reilly, musician, songwriter and frontman of Bagatelle, wish to confirm that he passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on January 1st 2021
Liam Reilly was the lead singer of Irish band Bagatelle for over 40 years
The statement said: We know that his many friends and countless fans around the world will share in our grief as we mourn his loss, but celebrate the extraordinary talent of the man whose songs meant so much to so many .