Category Archives: Members

Funeral Notification for Brendan Duffy – Friday 24th May, 10 am

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

Brendan’s funeral will be at St Mary’s Church, West Road in Irvine this Friday 24th May at 10am. Here is the news we reported earlier: News of the untimely death of Brendan Duffy has been received with much sadness. Brendan … Continue reading →

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With sadness we report the death of Brendan Duffy, former MC at Irvine Folk Club

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

News of the untimely death of Brendan Duffy has been received with much sadness. Brendan was a former MC at Irvine Folk Club, particularly in Redburn Hotel days and worked as a Planner at Perceton House with Irvine Development Corporation.  … Continue reading →

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STV programmes with Adam McNaughtan and Danny Kyle on YouTube

Posted on November 23, 2012 by admin

STV have posted some old programmes on Youtube that will be of interest to club members.  The series was Kay’s Originals by Billy Kay.  I have provided two links of particular interest, one which includes Adam McNaughtan and another with … Continue reading →

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Darach de Brun – Drantan

Posted on June 26, 2012 by admin

It was with great sadness that news was received of the death of Darach de Brun of Irish band Drantan.  Darach died suddenly on Sunday 24th June inDublindoing what he loved – playing the uilleann pipes. Darach had played at … Continue reading →

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Sad farewell to Billy Muir

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

We are saddened to report the passing of Irvine Folk Club member Billy Muir after a brave battle with cancer.  His funeral will take place at 2pm on Thursday 19th April, 2012 at Holmsford Bridge, Dreghorn.  After that everybody is … Continue reading →

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Johnny Silvo dies

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

It is very sad to report the death of Johnny Silvo – arguably the best all-round folk entertainer ever to appear in Irvine.  Johnny died peacefully at his home in Norwayon Sunday 18th December.  He is survived by his wife … Continue reading →

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