Gearóid Ó Laoghaire

Sincere condolences to Idé, Colom and Family on the loss of your brother Gearóid.
He was a lifelong friend of Joe and is sadly missed. Gearóid will forever be remembered in our prayers.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

I knew Gearoid when he came in Turin together with Setanta, a band of traditional Irish and Scottish music. We had a good time and Gearoid was a very nice man, with a huge musical culture and gave many informations about fiddling. I like to imagine Gearoid playing with the best musicians in the best place of Univers, an eternal session.

We are very sad to hear of Gearoid’s passing. I was fortunate to accompany his fine fiddle playing on many occasions and also remember his unique sense of humour. He will remain in our thoughts. Sincere condolences to his family.

So sad to learn of Gearoids'passing. We have lovely memories of his visits to our home in Lanark and his times playing with Setanta. We are currently visiting Cork and will pay our respects at St Finbars.

So sorry to hear of Gearóid passing, I had lost touch with him in recent years but he was a great musical friend to me and the band Sétanta who he played with on recordings we had made.
Requiescat In Pace Gearóid.

Sincere condolences to Gearoid’s family. Gearoid made many trips to Scotland to join us (Setanta) at folk festivals and concerts. He joined us for tours to Wales, Norway, Denmark and Italy. Gearoid’s fiddle playing was always a highlight of our concerts.
He also brought young singers, musicians and dancers to play in the Glasgow Folk Festival. On more than one occasion he stayed with my family to experience a Scottish Hogmanay and he thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the pleasure of staying with Gearoid in Cork for a few days in the late 1980’s and in 2003 he joined me on stage with Colin McAllister for the Cork Dulcimer Festival.
Gearoid’s many friends in Glasgow will be sad to hear of his passing.

My deepest condolences to the o laoighre family on Gearoids passing.It was a pleasure to have known him. May Gearoids gentle soul rest in peace now.

Sincere sympathy to the O'Leary family on the death of Gearóid. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

So sad to hear of the passing of Gearóid. Sincerest sympathies to his family & friends. He was such a gentle person with a lovely personality. A brilliant & dedicated musician, a great advocate for trad music. His students were so privileged to have him as their teacher, he generously shared his time & knowledge & was continuously encouraging them.
We have many happy memories of times he spent here in Goleen with us. Rest in Peace Gearóid.

Comhbhrón ó chroí leis an gclann Uí Laoghaire ar bháis Gearóid. I have known Gearóid for many years especially in his Comhaltas days in Ballincollig. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal Ceolmhar

Sending my deepest condolences to Gearoid’s family. I have many memories of him coming to visit my grandad Jimmy Mullen in Clifden over the years. They will play tunes together again. May he rest peacefully.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Colom, Íde agus na gaolta ar fad ar bhás Ghearóid. Bhí sé mar chara agam le blianta fada agus is minic a thug sé cuairt orm i gceantar Chill na Martra chun a phiosaí ceoil nuachumtha a sheinnt dom. Bhí an ceol ina chroí agus a chroí sa cheol, mar ba dhual athar dó. Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh aige agus ceol na n-aingeal go gcloise sé.

Sincere condolences to Gearoid’s family. Gearoid taught me guitar when I attended Mount Saint Michael Rosscarbery. His enthusiasim and sincere excitement when he discovered and fostered new talent never waned. He would literally leap to his feet if he heard a good singing voice. He also helped me to secure my first and only guitar and he even manged to get me a discount! I took part in many Slogagh singing contests led by him as well as other musical events. My friend Eileen and I even attended a folk music festival in Scotland thanks to Gearoid. RIP.

Sincere sympathy to Colom ,Ida and extended O’Leary family on the sad passing of Gareod . May he rest in peace.

Started with Gearód in the P and T in 1970. One evening the landlord where we were in digs asked him for a few tunes. He produced a tin whistle and mesmerised us with it for about 20 minutes. He made good use of that gift all his life. May God have mercy on his beautiful soul.

Deepest sympathies to the Ó Laoghaire family on the death of your beloved brother Gearóid. Fond memories of the Thursday evening sessions in Nolan’s Bar for many years.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir Ghearóid ag tráth seo a bháis. Chuaigh a ghrá don cheol i bhfeidhm ar an iliomad daoine anseo sa Rinn agus sna Déise agus mairfidh a chuimhne go ceann i bhfad tríd an oidhreacht cheoil a roinn sé linn. Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh ag anam uasal ceolmhar Ghearóid.
Gráinne, Dónal, Pax, Cárthach & Macdara Ó Faoláin

My sincere sympathy to the family of Gearóid on his passing. Gearóid was my guitar teacher in Mount St.Michael & fostered the interest, enthusiasm & participation of all his pupils in performing at various events from Carol singing, local events to attending All-Ireland Slógadh competitions. His passion & ability in traditional music was instilled in so many and will live on in those that crossed his path over the years.
May he Rest in Peace.

Mo fhíor chomhbhróin do Chlann Uí Laoghaire ar bás Gearóid.
Bhí sé de phribhléid agam seiseanna cheoil a roinnt leis i rith na blianta agus mhúin sé an veidhlín do baill do mo chlann.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Traolach Ó Donnabháin - Cloch na gCoillte

Our sincere sympathy to Gearoid’s family and friends.Gearoid was our daughters music teacher for many years at Mount St. Michael School Rosscarbery and what a very talented and humble gentlemen he was. May he R.I.P. Pat and Patjoe Connolly, Castlefreke.

Comhbhron o chroi le Colom & Ide - ta bron orm nach raibh ar mo chumas bheith i lathair ag socraid Ghearoid . He was a loyal, able and valued member of Cor Bhhaile an Easpaig many years ago when I was the conductor - a skill I was very honoured to learn from his late father Pilib. Solas na bhFlaitheas go bhfeicfidh se.

My deepest sympathy to you Colom and all your family on the recent death of your brother Gearoid. Rest in Peace.

So sad to hear of the passing of Gearóid. Sincere sympathy to all is family. It was a pleasure to learn music from him. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear about Gearoid’s passing. Sincerest sympathies to his family., He was an outstanding musician and composer like his father before him. We grew up together in Rosss Avenue and enjoyed many a day hurling together in Bishopstown GAA pitch. Joe and Vera in particular were so good to him over last 5 years. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Eddie Murphy, Tralee and Bishopstown.

We are so sad to learn of the untimely passing of Gearoid. We were lucky to have had many's a rousing tune with him.
Our sincerest condolences to all of his family and friends.

Sincere condolences to the Ó Laoghaire family on Gearóid's passing.

We had the privilege of learning music with Gearóid over many years. Looking back on this time, it is clear that his creativity and ability were unmatched. We have great memories of the opportunities he gave us, trips to Slógadh competitions around the country, and being part of recording sessions to name but a few.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Condolences to the O'Laoighaire family on the passing of Gearoid. May he rest in peace.

My condolences to Colom, Íde and families at this sad time.
Gearóid played in the church, with Paddy Keenan, for my wedding many years ago. I felt privileged to join you for his Requiem Mass today.
May Gearoíd rest in eternal peace.

Condolance to the O Leary family on passing of Gearoid, a very talented musician. May his soul Rip.

Sincere Condolences to the O'Laoghaire family on the passing of Gearoid, we enjoyed having a chat with him whenever he was passing the desk. May he Rest in Peace.

Condolences to the family and friends of Gearóid. Very fond memories of Sunday mornings in Baile an Easpaig, aswell as trips up and down the country to various trad events aswell as Slógadh and Comhaltas as a teenager. His enthusiasm for trad was infectious and has stayed with me to this day. His own brand of flamenco/traditional Irish guitar particularly memorable! A true trad genius, always so generous with his time. I hope he knew how loved he was by many.

So sad to hear of Gearoids passing. Sincere condolences to his family. He brought us many happy memories. RIP

Deepest sympathies to Colom, Íde and their families on the passing of Gearóid. I have many happy musical memories from over the years. The time, experience and knowledge Gearoid generously shared with us as students were invaluable. Always encouraging between performing, recording and competing he gave us every opportunity possible. Ní bheidh a leithead ann go deo.

My apologies I can’t be with you today to pay my respects in person.

Suaimhneas síoraí duit a Ghearóid is leaba Ceolmhar i measc na Naomh go raibh agat.

Sincere condolences to O Laoghaire family on the sad passing of Gearoid . may he rest in peace .

Gearóid had such a significant musical influence on my life as a student in Rosscarbery. He instilled in us a love of trad music through the Slógadh groups and I have some great memories of trips all over Ireland for competitions. The same guitar I played way back then still sits in the corner of the room I'm in as I write this. An outstanding musician and good person.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Fond memories of visiting the O’Leary family for tea many years ago. Gearoid was always there, full of life.
He often played his violin for me. A very talented young man. This is how I will always remember him.
Rest in peace Gearoid

Our sincere sympathies on the sad passing of Gearóid. Having known his father Pilib beforehand, when we lived in Bishopstown, we were delighted when Gearóid came to the Convent of Mercy, Rosscarbery to teach music, where our children greatly benefited from his incredible talent, including getting the opportunity to take part in 5 All-Irelands in the Slógadh competition. Gearóid often popped in here to have a cuppa with us after the classes and of course, we got to enjoy his playing in Nolan’s pub during the summer months. His musical ability was a joy to witness. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Deepest Sympathy to Gearóid's family and friends. Gearóid has left a wonderful legacy, he shared the gift of music with so many through his playing, compositions, recordings and most importantly his teaching. Many of those he taught have gone on to share the gift of music he gave them. The sound of his music will carry on for generations.

Sincere sympathy to Gearoid's family and friends on his death. may he rest in peace and enjoy the music of heaven. His many years teaching in Rosscarbery enriched so many students with a love of our culture and traditional music. I had many interesting conversations with him when he came to the convent before lessons as he recalled his father Pilib's musical journey and legacy. Rinne tu eacht duinn A Ghearoid. Suaimhneas siorai agus ceolmhar duit.

It was with great sadness I heard of Gearoids passing. He had a great influence on my musical journey and instilled a great passion and love for traditional music into all of his students that will live on. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

So sorry to hear of Gearóid's passing. Our sincere condolences on this very sad occasion.

So sorry to hear of Gearóid's passing. Our Deepest Sympathy to you all at this sad time.

Gearoid was a very important person in my musical development.
Just this weekend past I thought of him as I attended the Fleadh in Wexford town.
He created magical opportunities for us for which I will ever be grateful.

Sincere condolences to Colom, Íde, the Ó Laoighaire family and Gearóid's musical peers on the sad passing of Gearóid.
Suaimhneas síoraí ďá anam uasal.

Condolences to the O'Laoighaire Family on Gearóid's passing. May he rest in peace.

I’m sure Gearoid is enjoying a mighty session with all the greats. Always generous with his time, knowledge and compositions we won’t see his like again.

Condolences to all his sisters and extended family and friends near and far

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Our Deepest Sympathy to you all at this sad time, Let the music play on and on and on.

Deepest sympathy to Colom and ide on the death of Gearoid. May he rest in peace.

It was with great sadness I learnt of Gearóid's death. A unique character, a dedicated teacher, and a musician with a deep, and inherited, understanding of the traditional music which he loved dearly. Deepest sympathy to Colom and Íde, and the extended family particularly it being so soon after Tadgh's death. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis agus go mbainfidh sé taithneamh as bheith páirteach i gceol na bhFlaitheas.

Sincere Sympathy to Colom and Jim at this very sad time, at the passing of Gearoid . May He Rest In Peace

So sorry to hear of Gearóid’s passing. I have fond memories of attending his guitar classes in Rosscarbery where he fostered a great love of music in his students. Sincere condolences to his family.

Sincere condolences to the O’Leary family
on the death of Gearoid
May he rest in peace

Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh agat, Gearóid.
Fear le croí mór a bhí ionat agus cara dílis a sheasfadh an fód leat.
Beidh pobal an cheoil níos boichte gan tú.
Comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir Laoghaire ar fad.

Long will he be remembered by his many students in Rosscarbery of many years ago and for the great heights he brought them to in Slogadh, for the trips to Cork, to concerts for charities like the Cheshire Homes and the Samaritans and just for the enjoyment of his classes. A wonderful musician, teacher and person. May his love of music live on. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Sincere sympathy to the Ó Laoghaire family on the sad passing of Gearóid. Ar dheist Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

So sorry to hear of Gearoid's passing.We did many a trip together over to Scotland playing with the Setanta boys where we had great times.Gearoid was a musical genius and will be missed. My sincere condolences to the o Laoghaire family.May Gearoid Rest In Peace.

Sending my sympathy to Gearóid’s family at this sad time.
With his fiddle, his guitar, his compositions and arrangements, Gearóid always sprinkled that extra touch of magic wherever he went. May Gearóid’s eternal reward consist of much music and merriment.
Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh aige.

Sympathy and Condolences to the Ó Laoghaire family .Rest in Peace Gearóid .

Sincere sympathy to the O Laoghaire family on the passing of Gearoid may he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Colom and Íde on the sad passing of Gearóid. He and the O'Laoghaire family were close friends of our late parents, Michael and Noreen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May Gearóid rest in peace.