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Joe dolan Dies

SoulRock · 2007-12-26 15:49:31

The Very sad news is that one of Irelands most loved and enduring performers has died today 26th December 2007.. Joe had been in bad health recently and we were all praying for his recovery, sadly this was not to be and all my thoughts are with his family, and friends at this very sad time.. R.

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#32 26-12-2007 6:22pm
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A gentleman. He will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace, Joe.

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#33 26-12-2007 6:24pm
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RTE

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#34 26-12-2007 6:25pm
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RIP Joe

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#35 26-12-2007 6:25pm
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Karl Hungus wrote: »

Frankly, people do that kind of thing all the time. So, most people here will be sitting on the cynic fence untill a valid source is linked.

You're right Ken, some horrible people on this site alright.
RIP Joe.

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#36 26-12-2007 6:34pm
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Thats awful news,I hadn't heard anything until I saw this thread and then just checked RTE news and there it is.
May he RIP and condolences to the family

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#37 26-12-2007 6:37pm
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thats a real shame.

Condolences to family and friends.

RIP

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#38 26-12-2007 6:39pm
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RIP joe

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#39 26-12-2007 6:41pm
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Many many people across Ireland will be very sad at this news.Joe was a trouper and he will be missed.
RIP

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#40 26-12-2007 6:42pm
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Rip joe

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#41 26-12-2007 6:56pm
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R.i.p.

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#42 26-12-2007 7:37pm
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ShaneU wrote: »

why in the hip-hop forum?

Well in 2005 he had a Hip-op, if Wikipedia is to be believed...

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#43 26-12-2007 8:10pm
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See this thread
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=54730699&posted=1#post54730699

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#44 26-12-2007 8:14pm
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Rest in peace Joe...

There aint no show like a Joe show...

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#45 26-12-2007 8:41pm
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Oh me oh my. I mean that with all possible respect. RIP

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#46 26-12-2007 8:43pm
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That's a bit sad to be honest.

RIP Joe.

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#47 26-12-2007 8:52pm
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#48 26-12-2007 9:23pm
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Rest In Peace

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#49 26-12-2007 9:54pm
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Heard in a phone call, thought she was joking. Shocked to read the text on RTE. RIP Joe Many a time I was at the front of the stage when he belted out all his hits. Can Boards put up a 'board of condolence' or is this it?

RIP

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#50 26-12-2007 10:00pm
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"board of condolance"?

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#51 26-12-2007 10:09pm
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So it looks likes Joes ambiguous sexuality will now forever be shrouded in mystery.

RIP.

Stark wrote: »

"board of condolance"?

Thats gold.

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#52 27-12-2007 12:01am
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May Joe RIP, I actually have to say you sometimes imagine these people living forever in a timeless sort of way, and I suppose he will through his music. But still, 68 isnt exactly old, in todays society

con·do·lence (kən-dō'ləns) Pronunciation Key
n.
Sympathy with a person who has experienced pain, grief, or misfortune: paid a visit of condolence to the grieving family. See Synonyms at pity.
An expression or declaration of such sympathy.

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#53 27-12-2007 12:14am
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Think he was younger - 64.

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#54 27-12-2007 12:29am
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Me poor auld ma is gutted, she used to go to see him all the time in the showband days.
RIP big man.

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#55 27-12-2007 1:34am
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Poor ol' Joe. It was awfully sad to hear that today. RIP

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#56 27-12-2007 12:37pm
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Heard it on the radio this morning. There will be lots of sad people because of this. RIP.

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#57 28-12-2007 2:47pm
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I grew up here in the 70s, I was into all the latest & greatest bands from Thin Lizzy to the Who, to the Boomtown Rats, to Genesis & beyond, but Joe Dolan never even appeared on my musical radar ~ maybe I am too young?

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#58 28-12-2007 8:02pm
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Maybe you were just urban.

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#59 29-12-2007 12:38pm
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europhile wrote: »

Maybe you were just urban.

I am sad to hear of his demise, and I hope he rests in peace.

But it is probably true that he didn't enter the consciousness of us urban folk to the same extent as our rural brethren.

I (a Dubliner) was fortunate enough to spend some of my summer holidays (in the '70s) down in Newmarket, Co. Cork. Whenever Joe played the Hi-Land it was almost impossible to beat your way into the town, such was the traffic coming from miles around to see him. I never made it to one of the shows - too young - but I do recall being told that he was a tremendous performer.

He gave a lot of joy to lots of people over the years. It is a pity that he will not be able to continue doing so.

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