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A light dusting of snow lay on the ground as Liam Reilly, the Dundalk musician who penned Summer in Dublin, made his final journey last Thursday morning (7th). Friends, and neighbours braved the winter cold to bade farewell to the Bagatelle frontman, lining the streets as his remains were removed from his family home on the Avenue Road to St Josephs Redemptorist Church, giving him a final round of applause as the coffin was removed from the hearse. They stood in silence outside the church, as F...

Mr Reillys family confirmed in a statement the sad news that he had died. With sad hearts, the family of Liam Reilly, musician, songwriter and front-man of Bagatelle, wish to confirm that he passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on January 1, 2021, read the statement. We know that his many friends and countless fans around the world will share in our grief as we mourn his loss, but celebrate the extraordinary talent of the man whose songs meant so much to so many. We ask that you res...

Tributes have poured in from around the world for singer/songwriter Liam Reilly who died on New Years Day aged 65. The Bagatelle front man had penned the iconic Summer in Dublin and represented Ireland in the 1990 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing joint runner up with his song Somewhere in Europe. In his native town, Liam is remembered as a proud Dundalk man, who encouraged up and coming musicians and who donated his talents and money to charity. Liam grew up in the Avenue Road and went to s...

Tributes paid as Dundalk legend Liam Reilly is laid to rest today Reporter: );  ); A flood of tributes have been paid to Bagatelle frontman Liam Reilly remembering the legendary Dundalk musician as a “true artist” and one of the country’s “greatest songwriters”. Liam, who wrote the much-loved song Summer In Dublin which resonated with a whole generation and became an Irish classic, passed away suddenly but peacefully in his home in Dundalk on New Year’s Day at the age of 65. The m...

Liam Reilly’s priceless, eternal gift to the nation of his birth. His master creation is the most beautiful, touching poem, lyrical and haunting, a skeleton key that unlocks any door behind which lurks a wounded human heart. A gorgeous, profound snapshot of the city in which we came of age. Despite the name of the band with whom Reilly made the days better, this was no mere bagatelle. We sang it in the summer of our happiness and in the winter of our broken relationships. We hummed along in...

Bagatelle frontman Liam Reilly has died aged 65 “We know that his many friends and countless fans around the world will share in our grief as we mourn his loss,” his family said in a statement. By Nicky Ryan Saturday 2 Jan 2021, 11:05 AM Jan 2nd 2021, 11:05 AM 85,502 Views 63 Comments Liam Reilly pictured in 2014. Source: Leon Farr...

The Irish musician and songwriter Liam Reilly has died at the age of 65.The lead singer of the b...

Bagatelle Lead Singer Liam Reilly Dies Aged 65 11:31 Saturday, 02 January 2021 Share it The Irish musician and songwriter Liam Reilly has died at the age of 65. The lead singer of the band Bagatelle passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home in Dundalk yesterday, his family confirmed. He is famed for writing the band’s well-known song ‘Summer in Dublin’, one of their six number one hits. Bagatelle were formed in 1978 and also reached the top of the Irish charts for their songs ‘Fli...

Bagatelle singer Liam Reilly has died aged 65 Updated / Monday, 4 Jan 2021 08:00 The family of the pianist, singer and songwriter confirmed his passing in a statement today.  "With sad hearts, the family of Liam Reilly, musician, songwriter and frontman of Bagatelle, wish to confirm that he passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on January 1st 2021" Liam Reilly was the lead singer of Irish band Bagatelle for over 40 years The statement said: "We know that his many friends and countl...

Dublins Q102 By Louise Phelan DCruz The lead singer of Irish band Bagatelle, Liam Reilly has died at the age of 65. Hes best known for writing the bands well-known song Summer in Dublin, one of their six number one hits, which was released in 1980. His family have confirmed that he passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home in Dundalk yesterday. Bagatelle also had chart toppers with their songs Flight of the Earls, Second Violin, The Streets of New York,...