Simon Harris has led tributes to Johnny Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black
A man who died while swimming off the coast of Co Galway has been named as renowned singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan.
At about 1.40pm, the body of a man was recovered from the water close to Silver Strand by RNLI and taken to Galway University Hospital. The notice said he is survived by his wife Maureen and their five children and 10 grandchildren, siblings and extended family.In a social media post, Mr Harris said it was "terribly sad news tonight from Galway"."Thinking of his family and loved ones at this very sad time.Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Sinn Fein senator Paul Gavan said it was "very sad news".
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams said on X: "I’m really sorry to hear of the death of Johnny Duhan. One of our finest songwriters and creative writers."
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