Tragic loss announced for Kildare singer Christy Moore and his family

The death has been announced of Eilis Moore, sister of renowned Kildare musicians Christy Moore and Luka Bloom.

Eilis was a singer in her own right and also organised music clubs and festivals. 

Her passing was confirmed by Luka Bloom, who said his sister died last Friday and “slipped away into the arms of her parents and the angels”.

In a statement, he described her as someone who “lived a full, rich life and was rightly loved far and wide”, adding that she would be “missed dearly” by her family and friends.

Luka said he would spend the coming days with his family as they gather to mourn her loss and celebrate her life.

“This week I need to be with my family, to bid our sister adieu,” he said, adding that they would stand with her husband Peter, her son Conor and her daughter Roisin, while welcoming friends who wished to pay tribute.

Luka shared a family photo of Eilis (in glasses at front).

Luka said: "Last Friday, our dear sister Eilis (in front, with glasses) said farewell to us, and slipped away into the arms of her parents and the angels.

"She lived a full, rich life and was rightly loved far and wide. We will miss her dearly.

"This week I need to be with my family, to bid our sister adieu.

"We will stand with her husband Peter, her son Conor, her daughter Roisin, and welcome friends who wish to sing, play, or just have a wee tear, for this remarkable force that was and always will be Eilis."

Eilis ran folk clubs at The Meeting Place in Dublin the 1970s and 1980s, and later at Mother Redcap’s through the 1980s and 1990s.

She also organised the inaugural Dublin Folk Festival, which featured Clannad, The Bothy Band and De Danann.

Eilish also performed solo gigs and was a founding member of The Fallen Angels.

She was also a painter and her work featured on Christy's  album, Where I Come From.

As a result of the bereavement, Bloom has postponed his scheduled concert at the Irish Cultural Centre, which had been due to take place on Thursday, April 30.

The venue confirmed the performance will now go ahead on Friday, 29 May at 8pm, with all existing tickets remaining valid.

The Centre apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked ticket holders for their understanding, noting that refunds would be available for those unable to attend the rescheduled date.

Luka also expressed his gratitude to the venue for accommodating the change, saying he hoped those who had planned to attend would be able to join him at the later date.