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Bagatelle frontman Liam Reilly has died at 65. Mr. Reilly, who was from Dundalk, Co Louth wrote the band’s best known song, Summer in Dublin, which was released in 1980.
He also represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1990, finishing second with his song Somewhere in Europe.
Reilly’s family confirmed his death in a statement Saturday.
“With sad hearts, the family of Liam Reilly, musician, songwriter and frontman of Bagatelle, wishes to confirm that he passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on January 1,” they said.
“We know that his many friends and countless fans around the world will share our grief as we mourn his loss, but we celebrate the extraordinary talent of the man whose songs meant so much to so many.
“We ask that you respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.”
Bagatelle in 1982: Wally McConville, John O’Brien, Liam Reilly and Ken Doyle. Photograph: Collins / Dublin
Mr. Reilly formed Bagatelle alongside Wally McConville in 1978 with Ken Doyle and John O’Brien also joining the group.
Some of his other well-known songs include Leeson Street Lady and Second Violin.
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