Dinny McLaughlin ( Whiteharra)

May I pass on my sympathies to Dinny family.

I was a pupil of the Rory O'Connor School of Dancing and knew Dinny very well.
Many a time in the past, during my competitive dancing days, Dinny looked favourably in the Feis results.

I was one of the Irish dancers who did a tour of Boston in the mid./late 1970s where Dinny was part of the group.

Angela Murphy (Dublin)

We were privileged to call this wonderful musician and teacher our friend. His passing saddens our hearts. However, fond memories will stay forever.

I had the privilege to look after you and listen to the stories and songs that you would come out with, sitting in the pub and rocking roll kids came on said to Jennifer dinny always asked me to put that on as he loved it 🙏🙏 rest in peace my friend not be long behind you.

We are sad to learn of Dinny’s passing . We enjoyed his music many nights in Hudaí Beags . Dinny was bard of our times who left a great legacy of music . RIP .

Deepest sympathy to Dinny's family on the sad occasion of his death. He was a renowned teacher and I'm sure the legions of past pupils are devastated by his loss. His visits to Cavan were appreciated by all of us who were privileged to know him. He was generous with his music that we enjoyed until the small hours . May his noble Soul rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Annie & Brigid on the sad passing of their beloved brother Dinny also to the extended family members.
I've very fond memories of Dinny teaching us the ceili dances in the illies hall.He was brilliant.
Rest in peace Dinny.

My deepest sympathy to Dinny’s family on their great loss. I spent many a night at Aileach concerts - such a talented man. My Condolences to Dinnys family & his Aileach pals Pat, Brian & Bernard. May Dinny rest in peace.

Condolence to the McLoughlin Family on the passing of Dinny.
A Huge Loss of a Great Talent.
May Dinny Rest In Peace.

From Michael & Dolores Kelly (Irish Dance Teachers, Cork)

My deepest condolences to all of Dinny's family at this very sad time. We have so many fond memories of him in our family and he will never be forgotten. He was a true legend. You must be very proud of the wonderful legacy he has left and the beautiful musical tribute paid to him at his funeral service today

It was a pleasure to call you a friend Dinny, may your gentle soul rest in peace. My sincere condolences to your family and friends

To Annie and Bridget, my sincere condolences to you, and all the Mc Laughlin family, on your immense loss.
Dinny instilled his love of traditional music and dance to generations with a passion and patience to all who were fortunate enough to have him as their mentor.
In our home many times, he became a good friend of my mother and played by her graveside as she was buried. May the thoughts and prayers of all of us who knew him, now give you some comfort at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to Dinny’s family and relatives. He was a great promoter of traditional music and dance. Donegal is proud of him. We loved his music and our children really enjoyed him too. He is on High in the eternal orchestra. Suaimhneas síorraí dó.

I’d like to pass on my condolences to Dinny’s family and friends as he will be sorely missed. Thinking of him brings back for me fond memories of his Irish dancing classes in the Colgan Hall in the 1960s and 70s. Dinny played the fiddle or the piano and danced at the same time. The biscuit tin went round and we chipped in 10p each. He was great fun and it was the highlight of our week. I don’t think we appreciated then how privileged we were to have him as a teacher and a living link to our rich musical heritage in Inishowen, but we know it now. Solas na bhflaitheas do. Codladh i measc na naomh.

My Condolences to all of the McLaughlin Family. I Have great Memories of Dinny durning my time in Donegal....in the Lough Swllly Hotel, the White Strand Hotel and the Lake of Shadows Hotels all in Buncrana
.and The Clanree in Letterkenny..What adventures we had...What a Legend.
May his precious soul rest in everlastlng Peace.....

So many fond memories of sessions with this one-of-a-kind absolute musical legend…and friend…many moons ago. May you be given the musical..joyous..farewell that you gave to many gone before you..and may you rest in peace Dinny!!🙏🏽

Sincerest sympathies to the family of our beloved friend.
Dinny, you gave us so many wonderful memories over the years.
Thank you for sharing your incredible talents with us all.
Now it’s the turn of the angels to listen to your beautiful music.
Your musical legacy will live on for many years.
May you rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy To All The McLaughlin Family Also To The Members Of The Aileach Band On Dinny's Death Rip At This Sad And Difficult Time.Ive Known Dinny For Many Years Through Comhaltas And Always Enjoyed Meeting Him At FleadhCheoils And Different Functions.Dinny Rest In Peace.

God rest Dinny,a superlative musician who could make the fiddle speak. Such a natural player,but so accomplished, every note perfect.
The music and memories live on.....

Deepest condolences on the sad passing of Dinny, may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace 🙏

Annie, Bridget and family- I was so very sad to hear that Dinny has passed away

I got to know Dinny during his time playing with Aileach, I am a friend of Pat McCabe, and we had many wonderful nights listening to the music and having the 'craic'

Condolences also to the Aileach band members - Pat, Bernard and Brian

May Dinny's gentle and fun soul Rest in Eternal Peace

My condolences to the family of Dinny on this sad occasion. Chuireas aithne arr Dinny breis agus leathchéad bliain ó shoin aus mé lonnaithe i dTír Conaill agus bhíodh oicheanta breátha cheoil againn i nGaoth Dobhair i dtabhairne Hiúdáí Beag agus tigh Uí Mhaonaigh ar an Chois Cladaigh. A real gentleman and great musician.
Leaba imeasc na Naomh go raibh aige.

So sad to hear about Dinny's death. We go back a long way - such a talented man - a great Fiddle player & Dancer
my sincere Condolences to his family RIP Dinny

Deepest condolences to Dinny’s family and those who loved him.

He was a great friend to my parents Gonnie and Myra Toland through our shared involvement in Dance.

He made life colourful….
Musical 🎶 and fun
Composing steps and tunes
Bringing music and dance to life.

rinne sé damhsa ar a phort féin☘️

A musical genius. Rest in peace in Heaven Dinny.

Sincere sympathy to Dinny's family. I have great memories of Aileach playing in The Baggot Inn in the 1970's. May Dinny rest in peace.

Many a concert we did together many moons ago.rip Dinny.

Lovely memories of Aileach in Dublin many moons ago. Amazing band, Dinny made the fiddle speak. May he rest in peace.

Spent many a happy session with Dinny. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Dinny's passing he was a great friend to my late husband Eamonn, sincere condolences to all his family. Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Dinnys family RIP 🙏 🕊Dinny 🎻

So sorry to hear of Dinny's passing , my earliest memory of Dinny is of him turning up to a big night in my home when i was a young girl and playing the fiddle and dancing at the same time. We were just mesmerised. A great legend. Condolences to all his family and many friends. Rip Dinny. 🙏🙏🙏

Sincerest condolences to Bridget and Annie and all his nephews, nieces and extended family .
Always in the memory

So sorry to hear about the loss of one of the great Donegal fiddlers and probably a relative of mine. He will surely be missed by many.

Sad to hear about Dinnys passing.Have great memories of learning to dance in the Colgan Hall in Carn during my secondary school years.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

An inspiration to generations of musicians, Dinny will be greatly missed.

We are very sorry to hear about Dinny's passing. While unfortunately I never got to have a tune with him, it would have been lovely to hear stories about John Doherty who was our grand uncle but possibly about our Grandfather Simon (Ballinamore) Dinny was an integral part in the preservation of Donegal music. Rest in peace Dinny, music will be heard in the skies tonight.

Sympathy to all Dinny's family circle.
I have not seen him in years , but he and Daddy ( rip v 30 years)Charlie Herron, Glenfin had many good Sessions in good times and bad.
He had great music talent.
May Dinny rest in peace.

Im very sorry to hear of Dinny's passing. He was a great fiddle player and dancer. I have great memirues iof Dinny dancing and playing the fjddle at the same time in James McMahon's kitcben when he would visit my native Howth in Dublin in the late 1970's when bis group Aileacb were on the go. He will be a bjg loss to the music community iand his family of course in Donegal, RiP Dinny McLaughlin.

Deepest sympathy to Dinny's family on his passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Dinny's extended family at this sad time. May his soul rest in eternal peace
Deepest condolences
Eileen O'Brien