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• Your Name: Maura Drroney

Ian was a beautiful soul who sadly passed away last Sunday. I will always remember him with great memories of his time spent with us in Attymon on the farm. Looking back it must have been very hard for him to join his 9 cousins in Galway. But we loved to see him coming back every year until he reached his teens. We did indeed have a Donkey on the farm and Ian often had a go on his back. Ian was hugely successful in his work and we always looked on with pride at his ability and achievements. His Mom, Auntie Maureen and I went to a rehearsal In RTE that he recording and we met the fabulous Sandy Kelly. We went to see Ian in his home a couple of years back and even though he had Parkinson’s and Dementia his face lit up when he saw me. Thank you Jane for being there for him and caring for him during his illness. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

• Your Name: Pat McGann

A lovely man who will be sorely missed.
I am soooo very sorry to hear your sad news.
Sending you and the girls huge hugs and much love xxxx

• Your Name: Drake household

I never knew Ian but Mum always spoke fondly of him as our long distant cousin and as a musician myself, Mum always talked about his drumming days and working with the RTE. My mother Mary McGarry nee Scully and my great uncle Sean McGarry who played an historical role in the IRB 1916 rising (legend). The McGarrys in Dundrum and my nanna Sarah McGarry who passed in 2014. Please send our love and regards to Ian from his long distant relatives in Australia, Elva Scully, daughter of Mary McGarry and Paddy Scully. (Born in Dublin a place forever in our hearts) Least we forget x

• Your Name: Elva Scully

Lovely pic of Ian. The number of accolades for you Ian is amazing, as a producer/Director you are an amazing person to work with. Talented for sure but your treatment and acknowledgement of other people’s talents was your great attribute. You’re respect and understanding for individuals and their difficulties in their lives made you stand out above the rest. I remember one situation in my life where I needed to get home quickly to deal with a personal issue and you had such a high understanding of family values and needs that you told me to go home and look after your family, you stated to me that nothing is more important than family. Although the show must go on for sure but not at the expense of damage to an individual’s family. Apart from your exceptional talents in TV production, I’ll always respect you for the way you treated me and other colleagues in RTE , you are one of the greats of RTE.

• Your Name: Michael Broughton

Never ever, heard;- that singing voice, or musical talent.
Witnessed that Film Directorial or Production ability.
So ‘thank god’ you were only a “brilliant” ski teacher to boot.
Happy birthday’snake hips’. Have a great day. ⛷️🎼🎬🕺

• Your Name: Jeff Garner

Ian was a founder member of the Jazz-Rock ensemble Metropolis, formed in May 1978. This is something he would probably prefer to be not made public; consorting creatively with a bunch of reprobates, such as Keith Donald (saxophones), Garvan Gallagher (bass), and Trevor Knight and Paul Barrett (keyboards). Metropolis may have been the very first Irish band to sport two keyboard players, and a very capable percussion maestro. Metropolis maintained serious cult status amongst both it’s fans, ably driven by such an accomplished drummer. Public performances were briefly paused between 1982 and 2016, while the band thought of a better name for the outfit. They chose the very striking tile of Metropolis, and since 2016, have vigorously performed at least twice a year to this present date.

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• Your Name: Paul Barrett