Tributes have been paid to a well-known Cavan musician who passed away this week.
Conor Maguire of Denmore, Carrickaboy and formally of Behey, Stradone passed away on Monday in Cavan General Hospital.
The local man was a familiar face on the streets of Cavan and Dublin City, busking next to the Molly Malone statue with his Bodhrán. Local musician and presenter of "The Wind that Blows", Martin Donoghue, paid tribute to what he called a rare character. Speaking to Northern Sound, he says Conor's funeral was filled with music, and he will be remembered for his infectious energy and welcoming spirit.
"One of the songs he chose was My Way. "I did it my way", and that was Connor. He was happy to meet his maker, he had great faith. He was a regular mass goer and his circle of friends were of a similar mindset. Connor was rare. He just had this vision he was going to die, he accepted that. He had everything ready and he wanted people to be happy and he wanted music of course! We played "The Boys of Bluehill", Conor played a beautiful air, Damien sang the songs that he requested. It was a lovely service with Fr Peter".
