Irish music stars died at age 41
Here are 5 famous musicians from Republic of Ireland died at 41:
Paddy Moore
Paddy Moore (August 4, 1909 Ballybough-July 24, 1951 Birmingham) was an Irish football player.
He played as a forward for several teams throughout his career, including Shamrock Rovers, Aberdeen, and Aston Villa. Moore was known for his exceptional speed and goal-scoring ability, and helped lead both Shamrock Rovers and Aston Villa to multiple championship titles. In addition to his football career, Moore also served in the British Army during World War II, and tragically died in a plane crash while working as a coach for the Egyptian national football team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Irish football players of all time, and was posthumously inducted into the Football Association of Ireland's Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Brendan Behan
Brendan Behan (February 9, 1923 Dublin-March 20, 1964 Dublin) also known as Brendan Francis Behan was an Irish writer, novelist, playwright, poet and screenwriter. He had one child, Blanaid Behan.
His albums: Brendan Behan Sings Irish Folksongs and Ballads.
He died in myocardial infarction.
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Harry Clarke
Harry Clarke (March 17, 1889 Dublin-January 6, 1931 Chur) was an Irish artist and visual artist.
Clarke was primarily known for his intricate stained-glass works, which he designed and crafted for churches and private clients. His style was heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and he was widely regarded as one of the greatest stained-glass artists of the early 20th century.
In addition to his stained-glass works, Clarke also illustrated several books, including an edition of Edgar Allan Poe's "Tales of Mystery and Imagination," which is considered one of the most beautifully illustrated books of the 20th century.
Despite his relatively short career, Clarke's contributions to the world of art and design continue to be celebrated today. His stained-glass works can be found in churches and public buildings throughout Ireland and beyond, while his illustrations are highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.
He died caused by tuberculosis.
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Tommy Quaid
Tommy Quaid (April 23, 1957 Charleville, County Cork-October 10, 1998) was an Irish personality. He had one child, Nicky Quaid.
Tommy Quaid was a well-known hurler in Ireland, playing with the Limerick senior hurling team during the 1980s. He won a Munster Senior Hurling Championship medal in 1980 and was part of the Limerick team that lost the 1980 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final to Galway. Quaid also played club hurling with Effin GAA and later coached both club and county teams. He was a popular commentator on Limerick hurling matches on local radio stations. Quaid sadly passed away at the age of 41 after a battle with cancer. He is remembered as a talented hurler and a beloved figure in the GAA community.
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Terence MacSwiney
Terence MacSwiney (March 28, 1879 Cork-October 25, 1920 HM Prison Brixton) also known as Terence Joseph MacSwiney was an Irish playwright, politician and author.
He was a member of Sinn Féin and served as the Lord Mayor of Cork during the Irish War of Independence. MacSwiney was arrested by the British authorities for his role in the struggle for Irish independence and went on a hunger strike in prison, which ultimately led to his death. His death received widespread attention and led to increased international support for the Irish independence movement. MacSwiney is remembered as a martyr and symbol of Ireland's fight for freedom.
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