Ronnie Drew

[Feckitt]

Seen a great programme on RTE2 last night.  Gerry Ryan was interviewing Ronnie Drew about his life and career.  But the bould Ronnie had no hair and no beard.  I missed the start so didn't see if Gerry asked him about this.  Is he not well?  He's a rare looking yoke without the beard.

[Pietas]

He has cancer

[lynchbhoy]

still gave a good rendition of 'the auld triangle'

[Feckitt]

He has cancer

Sad to hear that.  A mighty man, and an absolute icon.

[bombidal]

that was a quality interview and programme. was a pleasure to watch

[Kentucky Blue]

A true legend.
One of my favourite CD's is the one he did with Eleanor Shanley.
If you like him, id strongly recommend it.

[An Gaeilgoir]

A true legend.
One of my favourite CD's is the one he did with Eleanor Shanley.
If you like him, id strongly recommend it.

I agree Kentucy Blue.Ronnie is a legend. The interview was so sad as Ronnie seems very alone now,since he left the Dubliners and his wife died. I never knew he is "auld mister Brennan" as well.

[stpauls]

damn it, i am sorry i missed that show, he is a quare man alright, sorry to hear he is not well!

[lynchbhoy]

Tow of my all time fav songs are sung by Ronnie - the auld triangle and the magnificent
'McAlpines fusillers' - magic.

[Feckitt]

Tow of my all time fav songs are sung by Ronnie - the auld triangle and the magnificent
'McAlpines fusillers' - magic.

McAlpines fusilleers with the spoken intro by Ronnie is one of the greatest songs ever, and like a lot of the Dubliners songs is a living archive of an era that was very real in the 60's and 70's, but long since gone.
Paddy is no longer pouring Asphalt or working in mines, but you can't write songs about working for IT companies

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

From wikipedia.org

Declining health

Drew was reported to be in ill-health in September 2006 after being admitted to St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, to undergo tests for suspected cancer. Although he was released from the hospital, Drew is resting on doctors' advice. The Evening Herald suspected that Drew's apparent illness was due to years of heavy drinking. According to The Dubliners' fanpage site however, it is sadly reported that as of November 2006 he has been undergoing treatment for throat cancer. Drew has been a teetotaler for a number of years, with an occasional relapse. However, he is still a regular smoker. Ronnie appeared on the Late Late Show on the 15 December 2006 along with Phil Coulter, where he discussed his recent health scares.

Despite his ailing health, Drew is currently preparing for the recording of a solo record, and he features on a new album entitled 'Pearls' produced by Niall Austin with work Drew did with Jah Wobble. [1] He is featured in the song (F)lanigan's Ball on the Dropkick Murphys album The Meanest of Times.

His wife of over 40 years, Deirdre Drew (née McCartan) died on 7 June 2007 at St Vincent's Hospital, just a day before Ronnie was due to make his comeback to performing after his battle with cancer, at the Legends of Irish Folk concert with Johnny McEvoy, Ralph McTell and Finbar Furey [2]

On 25 October 2007 Ronnie Drew appeared on Ryan Confidential on RTE 1 to give an exclusive interview about his role in The Dubliners, and his life since leading the band and being diagnosed with throat cancer. This was Ronnie's first ever televised appearance where he was shown bald and beardless.

[Declan]

Tow of my all time fav songs are sung by Ronnie - the auld triangle and the magnificent
'McAlpines fusillers' - magic.

Here you go Lynchbhoy. Though I must admit I prefer Luke on the Auld Triangle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbSrx9uH0Tw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfZ4YaR8GXM

Up the Dubs

[lynchbhoy]

Tow of my all time fav songs are sung by Ronnie - the auld triangle and the magnificent
'McAlpines fusillers' - magic.

Here you go Lynchbhoy. Though I must admit I prefer Luke on the Auld Triangle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbSrx9uH0Tw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfZ4YaR8GXM

Up the Dubs

thanks Dec (also thanks for your best wishes for Monday)
I learned 'the Auld Triangle' from listening to Ronnie Drew's version !
Something I can sing when jarred.
I am one of the few who prefers Ronnie over Luke!

[saffron sam2]

Tow of my all time fav songs are sung by Ronnie - the auld triangle and the magnificent
'McAlpines fusillers' - magic.

Here you go Lynchbhoy. Though I must admit I prefer Luke on the Auld Triangle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbSrx9uH0Tw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfZ4YaR8GXM

Up the Dubs

thanks Dec (also thanks for your best wishes for Monday)
I learned 'the Auld Triangle' from listening to Ronnie Drew's version !
Something I can sing when jarred.
I am one of the few who prefers Ronnie over Luke!

Would prefer Luke myself and the "Foggy Dew" to any other Dubliners number.

Brilliant link too, Dec.

Good luck to Ronnie in his current battle and good luck to Lynchbhoy's charges on Monday also.

[the Deel Rover]

Wishing Ronie well hope he beats his illness. One of my favoutite Cd's that i have at the momemt is  the Dubliners live at liverpool funny thing is my Kids who are 5 and 2 also love it as well, my 5 year old knows all the words to take me up to monto and the leaving of liverpool priceless stuff.  Used to work up in Dublin and 1 of the best nights i has out was when the dubliners were releasing a new album can't remember the name but i ended up drinking with the boys.