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Subject: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew (The Dubliners) dies at 73

Written By: Philip Eno on 08/18/08 at 3:00 am

From BBC News Online

Ronnie Drew, the legendary Irish folk singer and musician, has died at the age of 73, his family has announced.

Drew, the founder of The Dubliners, had been battling ill health for some time.

In a brief statement, his family confirmed he passed away at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Dublin at 1400 BST on Saturday.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen said Drew had been an "iconic figure in Irish music" over five decades who would be remembered worldwide for his music.

:\'( R.I.P.

Subject: Re: Irish folk singer Ronnie Drew (The Dubliners) dies at 73

Written By: Zeb on 10/14/08 at 3:34 pm

If it's any consolation I love the Dubliners rendition of "Spanish Lady"

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