RIP: Longford community mourns death of talented musician who always brought fun into the life of everyone he met

A number of years ago a Dublin couple moved into the relatively new Cluain Dara estate in Ballyleague bringing with them a great sense of community. 

On Monday, March 24, a member of the partnership passed away in the form of Kyran Geraghty much to the great sadness of everybody that knew Kyran and his wife Carmel. 

A number of years ago Kyran had a life altering event when he suffered a stroke that left him with limited movement. Indeed the stroke did very little to hinder his outlook on life. His characteristics were a family trait inherited from his parents Tom and Florrie of kindness, cheerfulness and a great humour and he carried it with him to the very end. 

Kyran was a very talented musician and was a member of the band Kelly’s Hero’s in the 70’s and they played on the television talent identifying show ‘Opportunity Knocks’ that was a forerunner to Britain’s Got Talent. 

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Along with Carmel they ran a successful business in Lusk, Co. Dublin where they were very popular, well-liked and respected members of the community. Even after the band scene his musical talents were never to be hidden as he shared his talents at local events and he was a prominent member of the Balbriggan Variety Group and he also played a major role in the Lusk Scouts. 

Upon arriving in Ballyleague and our community he immediately became a very popular figure and recognised for his kindness, goodness and he always brought fun into the life of everyone he met with his renowned Dublin wit. 

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Kyran, a man of great stature, was renowned for his generosity of spirit, his ability to be a source of great comfort to all around him and always displayed his great love of family. His passing will be greatly mourned by everyone that had the pleasure and joy of knowing him. 

Kyran reposed at Lannon’s Funeral Home, Lusk on Thursday and on Friday his remains were removed to St. MacCullin’s Church for his Funeral Mass. Burial took place afterwards in Ardla Cemetery, Skerries. 

Predeceased by his parents Tom and Florrie. Sadly missed by his wife Carmel, sons Paul and Mark, daughter Elaine, daughter-in-law Valerie, son-in-law Niall and Paul’s partner Lisa. Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Kathleen and Donnacha and their mum Fidelma, Conor, Rosie, Savannah, Casey, Jonah and Honor, sisters Nola, Ann, Brenda, Barbara, Gaye and Kathy, aunts Phyllis and Ursula, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces, friends and neighbours.

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