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Éamon de Buitléar RIP

  • 28-01-2013 6:25pm
    #1
    fryup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭


    Wildlife film-maker par excellence and writer of many books on Ireland's natural history, he'll be sadly missed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEBAeIcYwsk


    RIP


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  • #2
    V Bull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 719 ✭✭✭V Bull


    Just hearing that Eamon de Buitlear has passed away.

    I met him a few times walking his dog along Kilcoole beach and always had time for a chat.

    May he rest in peace.


  • #3
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,341 ✭✭✭emo72


    inbetween eastern bloc animated "cartoons" about 2 pieces of string falling in love and other such nonsense, E de B was a great highlight.

    we need his shows to be shown on telly again. RIP Eamon


  • #4
    Judgement Day
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,549 ✭✭✭✭Judgement Day


    Amuigh Faoin Speir was RTE's only wildlife programming back in the early 1970s and it was a must-see for all of us aspiring birdwatchers back then. Éamon de Buitléar and Dutch wildlife artist Gerrit Van Gelderen brought nature to life for us. Another good Bray man too! Old birders never die they just finish their lifelist.
    RIP.


  • #5
    Oh hai
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 170 ✭✭Oh hai


    Ah I'm sad to hear that :( RIP Eamon.


  • #6
    Kinzig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 222 ✭✭Kinzig


    I really enjoyed that series on RTE..RIP Eamon..


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  • #7
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,771 ✭✭✭✭fits


    A really strong memory from my childhood was his voice and the programs. Even looking at that footage again its all so familiar. Wonderful programs.
    Ni bheidh a leitheid aris.


  • #8
    Mothman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,498 ✭✭✭Mothman


    Sad to hear this. His legacy will live on.

    I had the pleasure of his company about a year back. So vibrant in conversation, then he whips out the mouth organ...talk about enchanting an audience!

    That memory will stay with me.

    RIP


  • #9
    joela
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭joela


    Farewell Éamon, legend!


  • #10
    McSasquatch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭McSasquatch


    Sad news indeed. A childhood favourite and I certainly owe my interest in wildlife and nature in part to him. RIP.


  • #11
    marlin vs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭marlin vs


    R.I.P. Eamon.


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  • #12
    caspian gull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭caspian gull


    Darvich wrote: »
    Sad news indeed. A childhood favourite and I certainly owe my interest in wildlife and nature in part to him. RIP.
    x2
    RIP Éamon.


  • #13
    bigtimecharlie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,082 ✭✭✭bigtimecharlie


    Sad news alright.

    The memories from 2 channel land will always be with me.


  • #14
    Desmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 586 ✭✭✭Desmo


    a very cool, talented bloke!
    RIP


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