Derek Nally

Niall Toner sends the sad news that Derek Nally of Silverstream Avenue, Stameen, Drogheda, Co. Louth (and formerly of Warrenstown, Drumree, Co. Meath), died suddenly at his home on Thursday 15 July. A club DJ early in his career, he became a highly respected and important figure as promoter, booking agent (especially for Whelan's and the Village in Dublin), and manager, and was - in Niall's words - 'a true friend to all in the music business'. The funeral mass took place this morning (Monday 19 July) at St Mary’s Church, James' St., Drogheda.

Details are given on the RIP.ie website. Obituary notices have appeared in the Irish Times, Hot Press, and Belfast Telegraph.