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Irish Mirror
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Justin Kelly

Tributes to well-known trad musician and 'true gentleman' killed in Leitrim road crash

A well-known traditional Irish musician has been remembered as a "great character" and "true gentleman" after his sad death in a car accident on Friday evening.

Leitrim man Michael O'Brien, 83, was killed in a crash involving a car and a tractor on the R280 between Drumkeerin and Manorhamilton in Leitrim at approximately at 5pm on Friday.

Gardaí are still seeking witnesses to the accident to come forward.

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They said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the on the R280 at Killargue, between 4:30pm and 5:30pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Manorhamilton Garda Station on 071 982 0620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

Michael, from Dromahair, is pre-deceased by his son Colm and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Philomena, son Damian, daughter Fiona, grandchildren Tara, Megan, Elenor, Lillie, Doireann, Siún and Odhran; sisters Nora and Anne; daughters in law Aisling and Sarah; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Tributes have been flooding in fro Michael who was a beloved musician in the locality. One tribute read: "Philomena, Fiona and Damien. We are truly heartbroken for you and all the O’Brien family. Micheal was one of a kind and a true gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace."

Another described him as "a gentleman and a wonderful musician who gave enjoyment to young and old with his playing. He is now enjoying a tune in heaven with his son. God rest his soul."

A third also described him as "a great musician and character who will be very much missed at all musical gatherings. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace."

Another person wrote: "Michael was an absolutely wonderful uplifting man who I loved seeing at our exercise sessions at the Friendship Club in Drumkeeran. A lovely friendly man. I will miss his wahoos & love of music. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael's body is reposing at St. Brigid's Church, Drumkeerin (eircode N41 X243) on Tuesday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to North West Hospice, Sligo.

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