Dermot O'Brien

Louth Exile · May 22, 2007, 12:07:29 PM

Dermot O'Brien the captain of the Louth team in 1957 passed away last night. Dermot was the last Louth man to lift the Sam Maguire some 50 years ago. He was also a very well known traditional music performer and an absolute gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Kerry Mike · May 22, 2007, 12:11:35 PM

Sad news for all from Louth. RIP

Hardy · May 22, 2007, 12:14:03 PM

Sad news. I wonder was he present in Croke Park on Sunday when the '57 team were guests of VHI? There was a picture of him and the other surviving members of the team in Sunday's programme, on the occasion of a civic reception by Louth County Council to mark the 50th anniversary. Nice that he lived to experience that honour.

Louth Exile · May 22, 2007, 01:55:43 PM

There is nothing up on the louth website about Dermot's passing, but good articles on hogan stand and rte, including tribute from Nicky Brennan.
http://www.hoganstand.com/Louth/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=77692
http://www.rte.ie/sport/2007/0522/obriend.html
http://louth.sitesuite.ws/page/team_of_57.html

RIP

Hardy · May 22, 2007, 02:04:18 PM

How long was he back in Ardee? I saw a documentary a couple of years ago where he was living in the US (Florida?) in some sort of retirement complex, it seemed, and playing a bit of music locally.

Fear ón Srath Bán · May 22, 2007, 02:04:26 PM

Condolences to all on Dermot's passing, a giant for Louth. RIP

magickingdom · May 22, 2007, 02:15:37 PM

sad to hear that. may he rest in peace.

orangeman · May 22, 2007, 02:21:27 PM

Sad news alright - I saw the programme on rte with him in usa- it was nice to see and to have him remembered when he was still alive - Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a anam.

Shamrock Shore · May 22, 2007, 02:34:53 PM

He was almost late for the 57 AIF cos some jobsworth on the gate refused to believe he was a player.

southderryman · May 22, 2007, 06:26:07 PM

RIP

ONeill · May 22, 2007, 08:47:45 PM

Sorry to hear this. Broke Tyrone hearts 50 years ago. However, who knows - Louth's win in '57 may have inspired the likes of Down 3 years later.

RIP.

balladmaker · May 23, 2007, 12:10:01 AM

Was very sorry to hear this today. Had the pleasure of meeting the man on several occasions, and as has already been stated, he was a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Pangurban · May 23, 2007, 01:25:51 AM

Saw him performing in the Gleneagles Killarney 2 yrs ago and he looked remarkably fresh and fit for his age. A great performer on field and stage,and a real gentleman. May he rest in peace

turk · May 23, 2007, 04:34:23 PM

Very sad to hear this. A footballing and musical great. Always will be remembered fondly. A hero