We're going to miss them when they're gone.

Tell me how · 04-08-2023 7:01pm #1

I've thought about a thread like this for some time and particularly how it's often we only see appreciation for people after they pass away. Last weeks passing of Sinead O'Connor reminded me once again of that.

I'm not saying that whoever might be mentioned here will read it and like that they were mentioned but it might be a place to see a name and think, yeah, I do appreciate that person and who knows maybe I'll get a chance to experience more of them while I can.

To get the ball rolling, 3 people who fall in to this category for me are Michael D, Christy Moore and Micheal O'Mhuircheartigh (who to be fair, is already out of the public eye).

Michael D - Think he is a perfect representative as Irelands head of state. Cultured, kind and doesn't take himself too seriously. The dogs are the cherries on top.

Christy - Similar to Sinead and Christy Dignam, a voice that many in the country hear and remember a time or moment of pleasure when they were listening to his songs or attending his shows.

Michael O'Mhuircheartaigh - As I said, already gone from the airwaves but my word what an icon for the GAA. I think the GAA is something that Ireland should be hugely proud of and how it provides a sense of community in every parish in the country. For many of my generation, older and even younger, Micheals voice immediately evokes images of sunny days and an intense contest and for me, memories of Sunday afternoons when we'd listen to his commentary and then try to re-enact what he had described in the back yard. Good times.

N.B. Am conscious of the appetite on here for 'things I hate type threads and posts, am hoping this will have a different tone and people won't look to tear apart everyone who is mentioned for one reason or another.

P.S. Not intending this to be directly linked to people who are older and to suggest their time is nearly up. Appreciation can be given to anyone.

growleaves · 04-08-2023 7:12pm

Sean Ó Sé - Born singer. Big in the 1960s when he sang with Ceoltori Chualann (most of whose members went on to become The Chieftains) and other musicians under Sean Ó Riada's orchestration. I saw him sing at Dublin Castle and met him by chance and got talking to him briefly.

Leg End Reject · 04-08-2023 7:12pm

Bono.

There, I said it!

TinyMuffin · 04-08-2023 7:13pm

Me. ….,

04-08-2023 7:13pm

Ghoulish enough this tbh.

Tell me how · 04-08-2023 7:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940313#Comment_120940313

Depends on how you look at it.

Katie Taylor in the context of her sporting career could be considered in this context. Doesn't have to be the ultimate act, even though that is when we often reflect most on someone.

04-08-2023 8:27pm

They'll miss having someone to hate on?

I try my best to be conscious of what I say online so with that I couldn't think of who to say. There's been numerous celebs and people in the public eye who've said that they have read hurtful stuff about themselves online and been very upset by it.

Its different, like before the tabloids would say controversial stuff but people in the public eye didn't get to hear the conversations going on in peoples houses when they read those tabloids or even the news so they wouldn't know the extent of..in some cases.. vitriol towards them or they could deny the tabloid opinion themselves and move forward.

I don't know. It's a dilemma 🤔cause in one way online chatting brings about connection between people but in other ways people say things online as though they are in private and not meant to be heard. Sorry not the way you mean the thread but well ellipses (lol)

Galwayguy35 · 04-08-2023 8:31pm

David Attenborough.

teediddlyeye · 04-08-2023 8:32pm

David Jason

windowcills · 04-08-2023 8:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940352#Comment_120940352

God would be glad of a break from her talking to him

factnee · 04-08-2023 8:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058308028/were-going-to-miss-them-when-theyre-gone

Michael D; Doesn't take himself too seriously??? Are you having a laugh?? Reminds me of the night Ivana Bacik was on Vincent Browne years ago talking about how humble he was and Vincent just burst out laughing and asked her if she was serious. To be fair, she realised she had misspoken and just smiled.

Deregos. · 04-08-2023 8:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058308028/were-going-to-miss-them-when-theyre-gone

Just to clarify because of the first four posts. Where you referring to just famous Irish people or any nationality?

Galwayguy35 · 04-08-2023 8:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940313#Comment_120940313

You're a very sensitive soul, time to toughen up a bit.

SEPT 23 1989 · 04-08-2023 8:48pm

Swap singing for football and we have this Irishman

every man over 45 who witnessed his greatness and the weaknesses will be deeply saddened when the day comes

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 04-08-2023 8:54pm

Probbaly the Gulf Stream

silliussoddius · 04-08-2023 9:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940666#Comment_120940666

Ah now, the Castros love him.

Tell me how · 04-08-2023 9:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940696#Comment_120940696

True. Comes across as a very decent individual.

His book was the best sports book I ever read, and he's central to some iconic Irish sporting memories.

BrianD3 · 04-08-2023 9:20pm

Paul McGrath is already revered and regarded as one of the greats. He's not a controversial, divisive or unappreciated figure. I'm not sure that his status will change that much after death.

I'd say Steven Patrick Morrissey. He is revered but also controversial. When he dies the controversial aspects will be forgotten and the legend will grow, his work will also very much stand the test of time.

CGI_Livia_Soprano · 04-08-2023 10:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940805#Comment_120940805

Morrissey is someone who has been revered as a god during his own lifetime, and he spoiled it all himself with his absurd predisposition for making purposefully controversial remarks.

lawrencesummers · 04-08-2023 10:10pm

Bertie.

04-08-2023 10:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120941001#Comment_120941001

Ye lovely Bertie

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dBRJeD2Y1nY

ThePentagon · 04-08-2023 10:28pm

Pat Kenny.

Okay he was quite wooden as a 'Late Late' host but I think history will kind to him. After he retires people will appreciate how good a tv and radio broadcaster he was/is.

Mrs OBumble · 04-08-2023 10:35pm

Greta.

Yes, that one.

Itssoeasy · 04-08-2023 10:44pm

I see some are saying it’s morbid but I took the thread title to mean something much broader than that a sportsperson or commentator like was mentioned above. When they aren’t in the public eye we will wish they were back.

Like I know it’s weird but I’ll miss some the good radio presenters on RTE when they hang up the mics because they are a reassuring voice. For example John creed on on RTE will retire at some point and we will miss him when he is gone as he’s a one of a kind.

Photobox · 04-08-2023 11:08pm

Michael Palin

pat_sconce · 04-08-2023 11:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120941053#Comment_120941053

True, but the LLS was not his forte as he was never "light entertainment" - always more serious and opinionated and very well versed

I rarely get a chance to listen to him these days due to work - thought he would have been the perfect replacement for Marian Finucane

Say Your Number · 04-08-2023 11:24pm

John Giles.

A lot of people have been dismissive of his opinions for at least a decade, but I still like the no bullsh1t common sense stuff he says, and will miss hearing them when he's gone.

Cluedo Monopoly · 04-08-2023 11:54pm

Colin Stafford Johnson.

I love his wildlife shows and his soothing voice. A credit to this country.

dasdog · 05-08-2023 1:15am

Van Morrison - Decades of great songs and performing.

silliussoddius · 05-08-2023 2:14am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120941174#Comment_120941174

Wait until Biggus Dickus hears aboutthis!

French Toast · 05-08-2023 2:37am

The Saw Doctors.

Strumms · 05-08-2023 3:41am

Agree with Morrissey…. The volume and quality of work he will leave behind him. Wow..

he’s led a remarkably uncompromising life. In an era where compromise and concessions of ones spirit, mind and values is almost the expected if not just absolutely demanded, of us all…

he marched to the best beat of his own drum. Less courted controversy as some see him having done and just more enabled himself to say what he personally believed and make music how he wanted …Not always right, usually right but at times quite wrong and dumb, which is a right …Annoyed everyone when he was silent for years, then annoyed people when he spoke his mind…. So 🤷‍♂️….

we’ll miss him when he’s gone. Problem we have…. Very few authentic voices in music / entertainment.. who are essentially now brave enough to just be themselves as artists and people…. Record companies don’t like that, the media doesn’t really always like it…. But where risk, rebellion, originality, standing out from the crowd was celebrated and applauded, now blandness is big ( well D*rmot Kennedy and his ilk sell xxx thousand tickets, albums and listens) and such Morrissey is less of a fit then ever which is probably, no without question a greater reason to celebrate him and be endeared …. He’s 64 now . 🤯 holy fück ! Be missed when he’s gone I think, big time..

Kaybaykwah · 05-08-2023 4:13am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058308028/were-going-to-miss-them-when-theyre-gone

One can also pine for characters one hates on. For a start, if the orange Chump gets hit by a bus tomorrow; it will create a sizable void in my hate repertoire.

gigantic09 · 05-08-2023 6:32am

All those half price deals from home store and more.When they're gone, they're gone 😟

marno21 · 05-08-2023 6:39am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120941053#Comment_120941053

Still going flat out on Newstalk, sharp as a pin at the ripe age of 75. Makes a complete mockery of RTE's mandatory retirement.

His knowledge of the intricacies of such a wide variety of subjects as he knows remains remarkable.

DecTipp · 05-08-2023 6:43am

Eddie lennihan - folklore legend

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AndrewJRenko · 05-08-2023 7:33am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120941604#Comment_120941604

Tell me more about RTEs mandatory retirement policy? It certainly doesn't apply to contractors like Kenny and Duffy.

Pat would be a better presenter if he’d stop pretending that he knows more than his interviewees.

Tell me how · 05-08-2023 9:42am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940666#Comment_120940666

A work colleague was on holiday in Rome a couple years ago with his family.

They were touring the Vatican and came across Michael and his wife. Couple security people nearby but Michael was strolling around like any other grandfather ona break enjoying the sights. Stepped in for a picture with the family.

There isn't a politician in the country that is lacking for people to complain about them, I'm not trying to argue every point on someone on this thread, but I stand by what I said about him.

Tell me how · 05-08-2023 9:43am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120941053#Comment_120941053

Was going to mention him myself.

A fantastic current affairs radio host.

supersaint3 · 05-08-2023 9:54am

Rural pubs, to digress from the person-based answers so far

Immortal Starlight · 05-08-2023 4:39pm

Finbar Furey. I love his voice and music.

dirtyden · 05-08-2023 11:32pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120941903#Comment_120941903

On a human level he has always come across as a very good man.

I am not a huge fan of him politically but he is hard not to like personally.

factnee · 06-08-2023 9:57am

I'm

factnee · 06-08-2023 9:57am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120941903#Comment_120941903

Your reply is disingenuous; I'm not disputing that he's a nice man. What I disagree with is your suggestion that he doesn't take himself seriously. He does and anyone who knows him would say that. I also believe he would say that himself.

banie01 · 06-08-2023 10:08am

Paul Brady is one that springs to mind. Although his output nowadays is much reduced. His songs are something that a lot of us in our 40's and older had as part of the soundtrack to our youths and in particular if we spent time working/living away from Ireland.

AMKC · 06-08-2023 10:41am

Ryan Tubridy of course. Sure he loves death so probably his only regret will he will not be able to talk about his own when the times comes which is probably 100 years away anyway.

As for who would make the World headlines I would say any of the Spice Girls, Boyonce, Lady Gaga or Pink. Anyone of them now would deserve World headlines if they were to be found dead in the morning. I hope that will not be soon do and they all at least have another 60 years of life in them.

Ger Roe · 06-08-2023 11:31am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120941903#Comment_120941903

At the very start of the Covid crisis, when there was very little known about the virus, there were no vaccines or even PPE and hospitals were full to beyond capacity with staff working day and night shifts to try and cope, I wrote to Michael D to tell of a friend of mine that was an exhausted hospital worker. I told him some specific details and asked if he would drop a line to them, to offer some support.

A few days later, a big envelope arrived from the Arás with a letter from his personal secretary asking me to deliver another enclosed personal letter to my friend, at the request of the president (I felt like James Bond... given a mission, on His Majesty's Secret Service) The letter was a kind expression of appreciation and encouragement to my friend and it referenced specific details to show that it was not a rubber stamp job, and that my original letter had been read in full and considered for a thoughtful and personal reply.

His time and attention was very much appreciated at the time and having lived through a fair few 'jobs for the boys' presidents, I will certainly miss Michael D's approach to the office when he leaves.

06-08-2023 11:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120945499#Comment_120945499

This is the cutest funniest post I've ever read on here lol ....sure he loves death lol 😂😂

ancapailldorcha · 06-08-2023 11:38am

The polar ice caps.

Michael D seems fairly sound. I'd say he'll be missed.

magicbastarder · 06-08-2023 11:43am

alice mary higgins is a friend of friends. several of those friends won't hear a bad word about michael D after (in their student days) waking up in his house badly hungover and him cooking up a good fry for them.

AMKC · 06-08-2023 11:58am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120945642#Comment_120945642

Your welcome. Sure all you had to do was read any of the Late Late Show threads when Tubrudy was in charge to see how he loved depressing sad morbid stories of cancer and death. He turned an entertainment show into a depressing slot filled with stories if cancers and deaths.

Hopefully the next host will make it a lighthearted entertainment show again.

We're going to miss them when they're gone.

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