Alec Finn (Phinn)

To Leonie Heather & Cian
“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -
EMILY DICKINSON
Very dear friend loved always "One love shall reign in hearts its flame has lighted"

Met Alec when De Dannan played a gig at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven county CT.We chatted after gig and then at North Haven Irish club.Then followed them to a gig in Rhode Island.I and my toddler son were sent out of the pub over a misunderstanding.Alec halted the performance and found us in the large parking lot and got us back in.A real gentleman.
I was able to repay this kindness by helping getting them a gig in Orlando,FL.He was a great musician and a fine person. We had some grand talks.

RIP Alec your Bouzouki style of playing was just brilliant you will be sadly missed.

Padraig
Cavan

Alec you created and invented a truly original sound admired by people globally, you were such an inspiration to me as a musician and a man, loved your character and will never ever forget meeting you many moons ago at Oranmore sailing club.

Thinking of your wife, kids, family and all members of the band you created with Frankie all those years ago.

Fly with your hawks safe xx

Very sad. The last time Alec travelled through Paris and stayed overnight in my place he asked for my guitar and played for me "les feuilles mortes". Magnificently. My guitar and me will never forget this moment.

Fond memories of sharing many concert stages with Alec and the band during my time singing with the band in the early eighties. Alecs playing style has become an integral part of the modern sound of Irish music and will continue to inspire many generations to come.
RIP

Very sorry to hear of Alec’s death. Huge legacy re accompaniment of traditional music, lovely sensitive approach but engendered great lift, central to De Danann’s unique sound. Hugely influential, and inspirational to many of us who used stringed instruments to accompany traditional music. Fondly remembered. Suaimhneas síoraí dó.
Proinsias Ó hÓgáin.

My deepest sympathy. Alec will be sadly missed.

Rest in Peace Alec and thanks for the great music and the kind words...

Deepest sympathies on the death of Alec great musician and good company , will always remember our trip to Kinnity to meet John Martyn epic.can imagine the reunion
Rest in peace

Leonie, and family.
Our sincere sympathy on your great loss.
Alec was a true gentleman. We are so much poorer with his departure.
May he rest in peace.

Fly high with those falcons Alec, your music will reverberate in the walls of the castle ..
Leonie lots of love and courage , Cian Heather and Ruby Rose you carry the code ,
We are but pixels in a tapestry of time- MGW

Your music was an inspiration. Sympathies to the Finn family. I ndil chuimhne Alec Finn

Brings back happy sunny Galway days in the 70’s when Alec wove his magic through many sessions. His bouzouki sound was unique and beautiful.Condolences to his wife and family.
C.Corcoran

Sorry to hear about your recent passing.
Sorry to hear about your recent bereavement.

We are deeply saddened by the news of Alec's death. He has given us much happiness and joy over the years sharing his music and talent generously. May his noble soul rest in peace. May God comfort you his family in your sad loss . Lislea, Cootehill, Co Cavan.

May you rest in peace alec.

Leonie, Son and Daughter,

It was so so sad to hear the news. I hope you have tons of good memories, that will help lighten your sorrow. Hugs to you all.

Fly safevwith the hawks, Alec....xxx

Sincere sympathy to you Leonie and your family. I was saddened to hear of Alec's passing and the news brought back lovely memories of music and craic during my time in Galway many years ago. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences.


..........'We are such stuff as dreams as dreams are made on, and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep'.

William Shakespeare, The Tempest.

My sincere sympathy on the death of Alec. Rip

May you rest in peace alex.

Thank you for the music Alec, thoughts with all your family

My deepest sympathy on the passing of Alec he'll be deeply missed but his music will live on. My he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy on the death of Alec May his gentle soul Rest In Peace .