RIP: 'A real character' - Tributes paid to Longford musician
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The late Paddy O’Rourke passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026
Tributes have been paid to Longford musician Patrick Joseph (Paddy) O'Rourke who passed away last week. One person saying “Paddy will be missed out of the Thatch pub for his song and wit, we use to call him Santa Claus”.
Another person commented “what a legend and a real gentleman and great character always a pleasure to meet at the fleadh” and others recalled “we remember Paddy fondly for his great wit, song and story telling”
Paddy was predeceased by his beloved Rose. Sadly missed by his daughter Dolly, grand-daughter Shannon, great-grand-children, his extended family neighbours, and his many musical friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
He reposed at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy, (N39W1D6) on Sunday evening, August 30 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass was on Monday, August 31 at 11 o'clock in St. Mary's Church, Granard. Interment afterwards in Ballyjamesduff new cemetery at 1 o'clock approx.