Kieran Halpin

Sorry to carmal Aiden,Enda and Kieran'parner and the girls he was brilant so proud of his tallent,God bless to the halpin family.gene murphy ,tullyallen.

So sorry to hear this very sad news. Remembering the good times.

Gaye and Briona

Just heard today and shocked to hear. A powerful writer and singer. First heard him in Dublin in 1982 and in recent years in Camden St area. I really enjoyed his music. Condolences to all of the family.

Sincere sympathy to Aidan & all the Halpin family on your loss. May he rest in peace.

Condolences from Kieran's many friends at the Topic Folk Club in Bradford West Yorkshire where he was a regular and popular guest. His songs were an inspiration to so many: he will be sadly missed.

Firstsaw Kiaran in the Meeting Place in Dorset Street. Dublin. Have seen him many times up to recent years at his gigs in Dublin. One of our greatest songwriters and performers.Sadly missed and dearly loved . Condolences to all the family.

Deep condolences to your nearest and dearest.

I was saddened to learn of Kieran’s death. I have many happy memories of him in the 70’s especially in the Coffee Kitchen. Sincere condolences to Enda, Carmel and Aidan. I will celebrate Mass for Kieran, for the happy repose of his soul and for you his family’s consolation. May Kieran’s gentle soul rest in the Lord’s Peace

So sad to hear of the passing of Kieran. So many great memories of Kieran around Dublin's folk music scene in the 70's and 80's. He was a real song man and has left us some very fine ones. Sincere sympathies to his family and friends

My sincere condolences to Kieran's family. I'm so sad to hear about Kieran's passing. There are so many nice memories. Thanks for his friendship and his great everlasting songs. „... the good things you get paid in heaven, the bad things you have to pay down here...“ Rest in peace Kieran.

Deepest condolences to Kieran’s family circle. I met and worked with him in Austria a few years ago and found him to be a very kind and generous soul. Very shocked and sorry to hear of his passing but feel privileged to have known him. A true gentleman.
Mickey

Deepest sympathy to Enda, Aidan, Carmel and extended Halpin Family on the death of Kieran.
Remembering the years gone by and all the happy times. Rest in peace Kieran.

Kieran dropped in and out of our lives as is often the way with musicians. Each visit was a joy, he was an absolute gentleman, funny and clever. He was a good friend to my late husband Vin and they appeared on the same stage many times. Kieran's songwriting was the very best, full of insight and life experience. His guitar style, immediately recognisable, driving and dramatic. His concerts were fantastic. He will be missed so very much.
Condolences to the Halpin family and Maggie and the girls.

So shocked and saddened to hear of Kieran’s passing - We remember Kieran as a kind, softly spoken gentle person . Sending you all our sincere sympathy - no doubt he continues to entertain a select circle including both Toms and Della - May Kieran Rest In Peace .

Sorry to hear of Kieran’s untimely passing. Condolences to all Kieran’s family and many friends. “All the songs we were singing, still in my ears ringing, and may be still heard where the Dee does flow down.“ Rest in peace Kieran.

Poor old Kieran. Although I hadn't seen him for over 30 years I still considered him a friend and was genuinely saddened at his death. Went to school with him at the Brothers in Ardee where he always had his homework done and was always good for a cog. If a lesson proved boring you'd look across and see him scribbling away, putting the final touches to a song he was writing. And boy could he play that geetar! I used to watch his fingers dance over the fingerboard of his Yamaha 180 with the certainty of a man born to the thing, and it was a pleasure always to be in his company. In my mind I can still recall snatches of his songs from nearly 50 years ago that never made it to any of the albums.
Oh well. Time to get out the bottle I suppose and go on YouTube and mourn the man properly. Damp shirt cuffs tonight. Goodbye Kieran.
(From the Duke.)

So sad that Kieran no longer with us, but his songs and Music will be in my heart, mind and CD player for the rest of my life. Thankful for all gigs, chats, emails, sms and a long friendship. My condolences to his family. / Good-Crazy friend from Sweden.

Go to people and sing and play for them wherever you are, Kieran. We will see and hear you when we close our eyes. So sad and yet glad to have been with you for a little while. Thank you, Kieran. My condolences to the family.

Kieran was a great person & a great songwriter,we had many wonderful times together in Amsterdam! His songs live on! Kevin & Mecky

Sincere Condolences to Kieran's family. Many happy memories from Carlingford years ago.

Kieran used to sing one of my favourite songs, Tim Wood's Free Man, and his version will always be the best. His albums with Tom McConville are the stuff of legend and I am proud to own them. Music has lost a wonderful songsmith. Folkies in Cleveland and the North East are stunned by this loss. No one sings Free Man now.

I first heard one of my favourite songs, Tim Wood's Free Man, in the early 1980s when Kieran sang it. No one sings it now. His albums with Tom McConville are the stuff of legend and I am proud to own them. The music world had lost a matchless performer and songwriter and folkies in Cleveland and the North East are stunned by this loss.

Great inspirational artist to many. One of the 'Real Life'. RIP, Kieran, from your many friends in North East England x

Sincere sympathies to all the Halpin family from the Principal, Staff and pupils in Collon National School. May Kieran rest in peace.

It is with a heavy heart that I learnt of Kieran's passing.
Such a talented artist a genuine man and a good friend .
In 1982 Kieran and Tom McConville played Durham Town Hall one of their last gigs together in a series of concerts I organised.
In 1983 Kieran did a series of tours in England organised through my Chris .Johnson Folk Agency this carried on for several years.

At this time him and Prelude did a series of Metro Radio Road Shows at various places in the North East alongside radio DJ's.
During this time he stayed with me and my family, wrote songs which he recorded at this time.
Over the years I spent a New year with him and Joni and Aiden in Dublin,also spent time on the Scottish Borders with him ,Maggie and the girls.
I caught up with Kieran on many occasions over the years and went to as many of his gigs that I could, even met up at a Bully Wee concert in Rochester a couple of years ago when he called in to catch up with the band.
My sympathy and thoughts go out to Kieran's family Maggie and the girls.
Kieran was a wonderful person and a great loss to the music scene.

Chris Jonson

A singer/songwriter of the first order. He will be much missed, his songs will live on.

Shocked and saddened to hear of Kieran's death. We spent many good musical times and travels together. He was a warm engaging presence and a true music professional. Condolences and love to Carmel, Aidan and Enda, and to all Kieran's family.

Sympathies to Aidan and wider Halpin family - John

My sincere condolences to his family. We have been very close and shared many songs, lyrics and stories over the last almost 20 years. I will be forever grateful that we got to spend some time, sit down and talk when we met a few weeks ago, not knowing it would be the last time. Rest in peace, my beautiful friend. "The fragility of crystal is not a weakness but a fineness." (Jon Krakauer)

Sincere condolencess to Kieran's family in Ireland and The Borders and many friends from UK to Germany to Melbourne. Rest for a while and thanks for the music and the friendship.

Sad to hear this news. A sackfull of songs written , a multitude of miles travelled, Kieran was the ultimate troubadour. Condolences to all his family.

Goodbye dear friend,
Forty years from Leeds to Australia and nearly everywhere in between, 'There were good times, there were bad times but we shared the best of all'.
You were an inspiration to me and so many others. A beautiful, kind man, you will be sorely missed.
My deepest condolences to his family and the many, many people whose lives were made better with you as a part of them.
Go in peace old friend.

If you’re looking down from that great gig in the sky Kieran, I want you to know that I have almost forgiven you for what you did in my tent at Leeds festival in 1982. Thanks for all the music, craic, and total madness we sporadically shared from Nuremberg to Naas over the last forty- something years. I’m sure you’re still up to no good. Auf Wiedersehen mate.

Lots of us know Kieran through the world of music, amd we treasure the enormous contribution he made.
He was also a great friend to me and a frequent visitor. I did visit his family home in Ardee just the once, so today my thoughts are with his family and local friends. RIP Kieran.

My sincere condolences to his nearest and dearest family friends and relatives. Thank you Kieran for showing me so much music that you played and sang and a warm felt hank you for your lyrics that you shared also. It wasn't a 100 years ago that you musically were very friendly with my brother Phili R.I.P and I'll always remember when you and Phili performed on stage in the local school gym before Horslips and to be honest with you I didn't go to see Horslips but to see and hear both of you, the streets of everywhere, R.I.P. Kieran.

So saddened to hear of Kieran's death - far too young. He was one of the most talented songwriters of our time who made us laugh and cry and think and I am proud to have known him for forty years. He was gentle and loving and will be missed by very many folks around the world. My sincere condolences to his family and specially to Ellen and Nuala. I raise a glass of good red to you. With love, as aye xxx

Sincere condolences to Kieran's family. Have seen him countless times over the years here in the North East and his songs are heartfelt and true. No longer on the Streets of Everywhere but always remembered. RIP Kieran.

Fond memories of Kieran in the Dublin music scene in the early 80's - his twinkling eyes and wry sense of humour. So glad that he got to share his talent with so many people. He was a true artist. What a sad loss to his family, friends and fans.

Fond memories of Kieran in the Dublin music scene in the early 80's - his twinkling eyes and wry sense of humour. So glad that he got to share his talent with so many people. He was a true artist. What a sad loss to his family, friends and fans.

You're at peace now dear friend. Your journey to the hereafter will be filled with your music and the sound of your voice, making heaven a much better and happier place. You will be forever in my thoughts. Sleep now.

Sincere Condolence to the Halpin family on the death of Kieran, may he rest in peace

Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of Kieran's untimely passing.
Today & always may loving memories of Kieran bring you peace, comfort & strength.
Love & sympathy to you all.
Ron & Joan Farrell xx

A giant amongst songwriters and a legacy of songs that people across the worlld will be singing fo many years to come. A truobadour in the true sens of the word and a genuinely nice bloke. We were all lucky to have him and his contribution to our lives. I hope his wide family and friends can take peace and solace from the outpouring of love for him. Safe passage, Kieran, to wherever you are going - you will not be forgotten. With love and sadness Joe and Kate Whittaker and Anna, Ellie, Nina , Martha and Nathan

Our sincerest sympathy to Aidan , Carmel , Enda and family on the sudden loss of Kieran.

It was an honour to know Kieran;his music has brought us great pleasure since first listening to him and Tom McConville and it will continue to do so.May you rest in peace Kieran.Much love to all of Kieran’s close and extended family.

Goodbye old friend, we"ll miss you. Heartfelt condolences to Kieran's family at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to the Halpin family, may Kieran rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all the Halpin family on the sad passing of Kieran . May he rest in peace

Kieran provided a large section of the soundtrack of my life and will be remembered for a long time. I find myself thinking in a Louth accent when thinking of his incredible music and song. No turning back but always remembered.

My heartfelt sympathy to Kieran's family and all who grieve for and miss him. So much music to explore and to remember him by. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

My sincerest love, prayers and sympathy to you all at this tragic time; I knew Kieran in the early 1980s when he used to perform in Leeds. He was so kind, so generous and so brilliant. Great music and discussions - may he rest in peace. xx

I was shocked today to find out about Kieran's death. My condolences to all his family. I first saw him in concert at the Ballyshannon Folk Festival in 1985. Every year since then, and when he would return to Ireland, I would go to his concerts, often seeing him many times during the same year. He is one of the greats, up there with Leonard, Bob, Bruce and Van.

Most sincere sympathy Carmel Aidan & Enda together with Kierans girls and the Halpin wider family on the passing of Kieran. May his noble soul rest peacefully. Be assured of our thoughts and support at this sad time for you all. Blessings.

Condolences to Aiden,Enda and Carmel on the Passing of Kieran . May he Rest In Peace

So very sorry to hear this news. Kieran was a superb artist and I was lucky to have met him on several occasions, and record one of his many wonderful songs. But his music lives on. Many condolences to all his family. RIP

sincere sympathy to all the Halpin family on the sad passing of Kieran, fond memories of our younger years during the summer holidays in Carlingford. Rest in peace Kieran.

So sorry to hear this. So many good gigs enjoyed by so many people over so many years..... Such wonderful songs that are still here to mean so much but Kieran & his dry sense of amusement at life will be missed by so many of us....... A wonderful observer of life & musician who sadly died far too young....
Hugs to everyone who was close to him & is missing him

Sincere sympathy to Aiden,Enda and Carmel on the death of Kieran R.I.P

Very sorry to hear this sad news.Kieran was a gent.My condolences to all his family and friends.

Sincere sympathy to Enda, Aidan, Carmel and extended family, on the loss of your brother Kieran. Very fond memories of Kieran during our schooldays at Tullyallen National School, such a nice person,R.I.P Kieran.