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Eamonn Campbell (29 November 1946 – 18 October 2017), an iconic Irish musician and guitarist, left an indelible mark on the world of Irish folk music. Eamonn lived with his family in Walkinstown for the latter years of his life and his funeral mass took place in Crumlin village.

Born in Drogheda, County Louth, Eamonn’s musical journey began with a childhood dream of playing the accordion, but the infectious sound of Elvis singing “That’s All Right” on Radio Luxembourg in the mid-1950s ignited his passion for the guitar.

In the early 1960s, Eamonn played with ‘The Viceroys’ and later ‘The Delta Boys’ under the guidance of the brilliant musician-pianist, Louis Smith. Louis imparted invaluable lessons about chord sequences and structure, fostering Eamonn’s musical prowess. To further enhance his skills, Eamonn joined the local Brass and Reed Band to learn to read music.

His entry into the world of showbands came in 1964 with ‘Dermot O’Brien & The Clubmen,’ marking the beginning of a musical journey that would s

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