Irish rock band pay tribute to Wexford woman who passed away in the Dominican Republic
“Claire was truly one of the best, she lived life to the fullest, was loved by so many, and will be deeply missed by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her”
Irish rock band paid tribute to Wexford mother, Claire Cullen, following her death highlighting her musical talents.
Claire sadly passed away following an accident involving a car while she was attending a wedding in the Dominican Republic.
A well-known hairdresser and beloved member of the community, the area has come out in force to support her family and loved ones with touching tributes and messages on social media.
Irish rock band The Riptide Movement, and also close friends of Claire and her family, said they were devastated by the news and remember her passion for music fondly.
The band consists of core members Malachy Tuohy, Gar Byrne, Gerard McGarry, JPR Dalton, as well as musicians Aaron O’Grady, and Ian Smith.
The group has been nominated for a series of accolades and are well-known for their performances at Glastonbury and Electric Picnic.
“Claire was not only a great friend, but she was also a gifted artist, a fantastic painter, and a beautiful singer with an incredible knowledge and love for music,” they wrote.
They said they were honoured to have Claire sing with them on one of their very first songs entitled Pale Green Eyes at one of their earliest gigs almost 20 years ago at the Spa Hotel in Lucan.
“Years later, it was a privilege and an honour to be asked to sing at Claire’s and Ronan’s wedding ceremony in Kerry,” they added.
The band described how they will treasure a painting one of them received for their 30th birthday, calling her an “incredible artist and portrait painter.”
“Claire was truly one of the best, she lived life to the fullest, was loved by so many, and will be deeply missed by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her.”
They finished the tribute with a few lines of the song Forever Young by Bob Dylan.
Dearly beloved wife of Ronan and loving mother of Rory, Liam and stepson Christian, she will be sadly missed by her father Paul and his partner Nuala, sister Rebecca, brothers Paul and Jack and mother Jackie, as well as her large circle of friends.
