Eamonn McGirr was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He taught advanced Mathematics in Belfast before becoming a full-time Irish entertainer. With four chart successes under his belt (one of them ‘Up Went Nelson’ sitting in the number one slot for six weeks) he eventually came to America with his wife and daughter twenty years ago.
In January, 1996, Eamonn broke the World Record for Non-Stop Singing and sang for a total of 11 days 20 minutes. This record will undoubtedly stand for many a day. His efforts brought in thousands of dollars for the Center For Disability Services in Albany. It was not only featured constantly on local television, but also went national and international on the Today Show and Inside Edition.
Then tragedy struck. In November 1996, just over nine short months later after the World Record Eamonn himself became permanently disabled after a terrible fall and is now quadriplegic.
After a long and courageous fight, Eamonn passed away on Monday, June 14th, 2004. However, his tremendous spirit lives on.
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Be not sorrowful when I die.
I have fought a hard, bitter battle.
The peace of rest is mine.
Earned through pain and suffering.
Be not sad, for the prize of peace is finally mine.
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I attended St Thomas’s School on the Whiterock Road in Belfast and was taught mathematics by Eamon in the early 1960s. He was clearly very good at his job as I went on to obtain an A level GSE in Additional Mathematics. I recall him as a very caring individual who put 100% into helping those of us who had not managed to obtain a grammar school place. He was a friend to many and an inspiration to all.
By: Terry McLaughlin on August 5, 2009
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Hi,
I was very saddened to hear about Eamonn’s accident and death. R.I.P. He was indeed a great entainer and much loved here in Ireland.
An elderly lady from Nothern Ireland has asked me to get the words of the following songs/poems recorded by Eamonn.
Is is possible to email me these lyrics them.
1. The man my fother married.
2. The priesting of Father John.
Thank you and God bless,
Mike
By: Mike Carling on January 7, 2010
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I am pretty sure you don’t remember me, I am Jim & Mary Brennan’s daughter. Jim who used to play drums for Eamonn all those years ago in Manchester. We are all extremely sorry for your loss of Eamonn. From what I can remember of him, he was a great, funny, smart & energic man who loved life. The last members I have off you all, is when you stayed with us at our house, just before you left for America. If you don’t mind, would it be possible for Dad to contact you directly, because I know he would love to pass on his condolances to you & Mary. There is barely a day goes by when he tells me off the things they used to get up to & what songs they played when they where in the band together.
How I found you was via the internet, but there was no contact number, this is why I am emailing you via this webpage. If you don’t mind, could you email me your telephone number via this email address. I promise, the only person I will give it too is Dad!!!
Kind reguards to you both.
Gail
By: Gail Tohill (Brennan) on September 8, 2010
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