Former Tipperary councillor and well-known musician has passed away
Liam O'Dwyer from Carrick-on-Suir released CD earlier this year
A well-known councillor and former showband frontman from Carrick-on-Suir has passed away.
Liam O'Dwyer from Ard Mhuire was first elected to the council for the Carrick area in 1974, and served until 2004.
Twelve years ago he suffered a serious stroke that left him barely able to speak, but he overcame that huge setback to record a CD called Heartfelt at the age of 77 last March.
The recording was a labour of love for Liam and a shining example of how he triumphed over adversity.
The CD is filled with an eclectic mix of folk, country and pop ballads along with songs closely associated with Liam's native Tipperary, as well as Waterford and Kilkenny.
He also had a long association with Carrick Davins GAA Club and was described as an exceptional clubman.
Liam O'Dwyer will be reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home, Carrick-on-Suir this evening, Friday, December 30, from 5pm to 7pm. The funeral will arrive at St Nicholas' Church, Carrick-on-Suir on Saturday, December 31, for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, followed by burial afterwards in the Friary Cemetery.
He is survived by his sons William, Ian and Mark, brother Paddy, sisters Joan, Helen, Pauline, Marian, Ermen and Monica, brothers-in-law Donal, Michael, Con, Frank, Tommy and Christy, grandchildren Liam and Tadhg, daughters-in-law Katie and Jacqui, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended.