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Title: Dermot O'Brien Illness
Post by Admin on 10/30/04 at 00:31:13

We recently recieved word that Dermot O'Brien was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months ago. Dermot continues to work and is receiving treatment, but could use some kind words. Check out his home page at:http://www.irishusa.com/dermotobrien for info on his upcoming appearances.

Title: Re: Dermot O'Brien Illness
Post by sannah on 11/15/04 at 01:50:36

Hello, just a wee note to say that our thoughts and prayers will be with you and yours.How many times we (in Fermanagh) and the border areas , enjoyed your great music and the songs you sang so well.Our hopes for your continued recovery
Best wishes Sannah

Title: Re: Dermot O'Brien Illness
Post by eileen on 04/07/05 at 16:55:40

Dear Dermot,
I just wanted to say I am sorry to hear of your illness. You gave many people a lot of pleasure over the years with your great talent and we are thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. God bless.

Kindest regards,

Eileen

Title: Re: Dermot O'Brien Illness
Post by Barry on 04/08/06 at 00:52:37

Hi Dermot,

Sorry to hear you are not feeling the best. I saw you perform in the Catskills back around 1990 . I was playing Bass with the Dickie Rock Band and we shared the bill with you. I remember what a rare pleasure it was to hear someone who could actually PLAY the accordion.
I listened to you being interviewed on the radio tonight and the loving way you spoke of your late wife brought a tear to this old eye.

Take good care of yourself.

Barry Scully

Title: Re: Dermot O'Brien Illness
Post by Barry on 04/21/07 at 21:24:16

Hi All,

I have no confirmation of this but I've just been told on reasonable authority that Dermot is not well at the moment and is back in hospital.

Spare a thought for him at this trying time.

Barry Scully

Title: Re: Dermot O'Brien Illness
Post by Tiptop on 04/21/07 at 23:54:06

Very sorry to hear that Dermot O'Brien is back in hospital. The man has always been a fighter from his days on the gaelic field with his native county Louth. Get well soon Dermot.

Title: Re: Dermot O'Brien Illness
Post by whistle on 05/22/07 at 00:44:26

any update on Dermot? he had an amazing capacity for work in the 70s, studio in the morning, golf in the afternoon and gigs at night! Healthy lunches were the order of the day, and its sad to hear that such a nice- and talented - guy is not well.
Whistle