Austin Gaffney

My deepest sympathy to the Gaffney Family on the passing of Austin. My late sister Mary had many happy memories of being in productions with Austin with Pius X Mus Society. Austin was a true gentleman with a God-given gift- may you rest in peace Austin.

Having worked with both Irene and Aidan years ago when Cupid's bow first struck the pair of them with about two hundred arrows each, I was very sorry to hear on the radio this morning that Irene's dad had passed. She had a deep and special relationship with him, evident in the way she spoke about him and in the anecdotes she told. Kindest wishes for her, Aidan and all the Gaffney family.

Many happy memories of Austin Gaffney, when he sang with our New Ross Musical Society. Who could forget, amongst several performances, his Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, and Emile in South Pacific? He was a real gentleman and a wonderful singer. RIP

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad Irene. Only learned of it on John Bowmans radio programme this morning. Hehad a wonderful career singing from the cradle to the grave and took his musical heritage from his parents . and indeed passed it on to your good self ,among others. The apple doesnt fall far from the tree! Always remember your comment .....he was a fiver not a tenner....
Commiserations to you,aidan and the family. May he rest in peace
Jarlath & Marian

We're so sorry to hear of Austin's death. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Austin and our late father, George, were cousins.
May he rest in peace.

So very, very sorry to hear about the passing of a true gentleman and musical legend. I’m honoured to have sung with him. My deepest, sincerest sympathy to Susan, and Irene, Anne, Una, Paul and Colm. Ní bheith a leithead ann arís

Just heard the very sad news of the death of Austin, may he rest in peace. Have wonderful memories of his many years with St Pius X Musical Society. My condolences to his wife Susan, Irene , Anne, Una , Paul and Colm. SHALOM

R.I.P. Austin

Fond memories of the leading man in all our musicals at St Pius X Templeogue. RIP Austin

Very sorry to learn of Austin's passing. RIP

Only knew you a short time what a lovely man fought untill the end my condolences to his lovely wife and family
RIP to a gentle man

Susan thinking of you at this very difficult time. Austin was a pure gentleman. Happy memories of all those times we shared and the great fun we had. Sorry I am unable to be with you tomorrow. May Austin Rest In Peace.

Very sad to hear of Austin's passing, a lovely gentleman. May he rest in peace.

I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Austin, an Irish legend of song, a true gentleman and ambassador.
I cannot express how excited I was to find myself - mid teens- rehearsal pianist for a production of The Desert Song ( Pioneer Musical and Dramatic Society) with Austin as The Red Shaow ( of course!) and Brendan Cavanagh as Sid El Kar. I was lucky enough to work with Austin many times in the future, and retain happy memories of each occasion.
My sincere condolences to Susan, all his family, and especially Irene and Una, who were also part of my Irish musical history. May he rest in peace.

Austin was one of the first artists to welcome me to Ireland when I joined the RTE Concert Orchestra in 1980.
Later that year we toured together on a mammoth USA tour with the incredible figure of 63 concerts in 75 days!
I loved his professionalism, respect for audiences and care for his fellow performers.
Those days were Golden years in the history of Irish music and, as an Englishman, I felt proud to be not only part of that history but also to be a close colleague of Austin.

My late husband Pat Dunleavy worked with Austin in musical theatre for many years and had great respect for him. They will once again make great music together in the skies. My condolences to Susan, irene and the family.

So saddened to hear the news - he was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and my sincerest condolences to his family at this sad time.

Lovely memories of being on stage with Austin in My Fair Lady - Wicklow Town.
Plenty of laughs as usual - a perfect gentleman. Eileen - Tracy and Lynne Earls.

Sincere condolences to Susan and all Austin's family. I remember him as one of the most versatile and consistently high standard performers of our generation.

Susan and family deepest sympthy. Austin lived a great life and his contribution to music was enormous. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis

So sad to hear of the passing of dear Austin, so many happy memories of working in The Gaiety in the 60s and 70s ,and more recently meeting up with himself and Susan at The Gate. Deepest sympathies to the whole family xx Barbara Brennan and Don Irwin

So sorry to hear the sad news. May Austin Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to Susan, all friends and family on the death of Austin.
Go n-éiri an bothar leat.

Deepest Sympathies Anne, Colm and families on the passing of Austin. Thoughts are with you all at this sad time xx

My thoughts are with the family. I was honored to work with Austin in so many theatre productions. He was so kind and encouraging and generous with his time and advice. He commanded the stage and the audience when he performed. There will never be another ROBIN HOOD like him .
Maxi

We are very saddened to hear the lovely austin has passed away . May you all have the strenght to get through this awful heart ache and may he find peace . Adide with me

Sincerest sympathy! I was honoured to have been directed by Austin in my first “Desert Song”. He was a wonderful mentor and a true gentleman. May he Rest in Peace!

So sorry to hear the sad news, a lovely gentleman whom we knew over the years. And whom gave so much pleasure to so many of us . Regret we are away in Spain otherwise we would be with you . RIP

Very sorry to hear this news
Much love to the Gaffney family on theirs sad loss
A great guy who I was honoured to know
May he rest in peace
Emer