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Bluesville in the 60’s

Jane I’m so sorry to hear this I remember Ian with Biuesville, lots of times I heard him in the 60’s I also remember and was friendly with Peter Adler a friend of mine used to go out with Peter. The years went by the next time I met Ian was at some show in Jurys Hotel I remember Ian saying people that did not grow up in the sixties did not know what they missed. Jane you are so strong, I am sad for you and Ian he was part of my growing up years. I wish I could do something to ease your mind take care sending prayers and love take care.

  • Monica Teeling
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Telly Bingo

Oh God, I didn’t know. Ian was always such a gentleman when I worked in RTE. We did many MANY Telly bingos together between maybe 2011 and 2019 (I could be wrong on exact dates) but he always came in to studio for a chinwag, sometimes we’d grab a coffee on the break. He told so many lovely stories about you and his lovely daughters; he is so so proud of all their achievements and I can honestly say he was as excited as a mother of the bride would normally be when Kirsty got engaged! I laughed so much at him, he didn’t care, he laughed too.
I also didn’t realise the calibre of his directorship until I told my uncle, who is also in TV, and he told me how highly regarded he is in the industry. A very humble man in that regard.
Will be thinking of you and Ian and your girls going forward, I’m so sorry to hear of his diagnosis.

  • Sarah-Jayne Tobin
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Basi 3 pré assessment in Cairngorm

So Ian took me for me Basi 3 pré assessment in Cairngorm when it was the only place to do your exams otherwise you were not considered a real skier .
He was a gentle thoughtful trainer and I never forgot him so it was lovely to be in his company again in Chatel .
Love and positive thoughts to you and the girls and hugs and love to Ian ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • Helen Trayfoot-Waugh
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Fellow Producer

I was a fellow producer with Ian in RTÉ. Our professional paths did not cross very often, but I always found Ian to be a friendly, curious and friendly colleague who always had time for a greeting and an exchange of pleasantries

  • Peter Feeney
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”date night”

Had many a laugh with Ian on Fair City (Ian directing and me vision mixing) Every week I’d ask where he was taking you Jane on “date night”!

  • Lorna Murray
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..intelligent, consumate professional

Oh Jane, I am so very sorry to read this news. My heart goes out to you both and to Tamsen and Kirsty. Every memory I have of Ian is of a highly intelligent consumate professional and such a talented director with many funny stories from his time as a drummer with the great Irish musos .
I will look for photos when I can. You are such a strong woman but even you will need help and support during these difficult times. Your wonderful daughters and your many friends will be there for you I’m sure. I am too, in every way I can. Sending love and hugs.

  • Avril MacRory
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Rock to Snow…

I first met Ian in the Bluesville days, when he played with Mick Molloy and Deke O’Brien, who were classmates of mine in CBC. I played with various groups, including The Inmates with Bren Bonass ( when I left Paul Brady joined..).
A few years later I was one of a number of guys who occasionally met for lunch in Jonathan’s on Grafton St.: Brendan Balfe, Peter Blake, Dermot Herbert, Andy Marr, Shay Healy and Ian. When I was “dragged away” skiing for the first time (to Livigno) in 1980, Ian lent me some ski gear: I still remember his gloves with Head written on them….!! After that trip it was all downhill for me…..ending up at the 1998 Olympics and four World Championships …..but only as team manager. ( “I cudda bin a contender !!!”…not !!!)….
Best wishes.

  • John Barrett
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Ski teaching in Chatel

Thank you fir some brilliant times skiing with the Snowfocus kids in Chatel.
The groups always loved being taught by an ex-olympic trainer- particularly on race day vs their parents!

  • Emma
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McGarry the ski system

Ian, the smoothest skier I’ve ever seen; sadly did not ski enough with you. Spent time with you at the chalet with a small input to the girls fitness programme following work at BSA: the first time I visited Chatel. Also links with IASI and delivering talks in Dublin. Here in the image is a memory of working for you Millennium New Year including you asking me to do some instructor training on teaching styles!

  • Dave Murrie
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Entertainment Dept.

So sorry to hear this Jane I was always very fond of Ian and worked with him a lot in the entertainment department. Sadly I have no photos only fond memories. I’m sending love and light to you all. Also agree with many of the above comments about your bravery sharing this post ❤️❤️

  • Fil Carson