I first danced to Big Tom in Monaghan in 1978. It was submitted by Sonnie, 22 years old. Tom McBride (October 7, 1952 − September 24, 1995) was an American photographer, model, and actor. Photo: Táine KingThe idea of a statue originated with Margo, another local country music legend and close friend of Tom and his wife Rose McBride - who worked with the local Castleblayney Regeneration committee to bring the work to fruition.Richards, the sculptor, met Big Tom in 2017, and has also completed likenesses of hurler Nicky Rackard in Wexford and Ernest Shackleton in Athy.The Castleblaney festival (September 21-23), already in the works before Big Tom died, will see performances by country stars like Philomena Begley, Susan McCann, The Mainliners, Margo and others, as well as a showcase of Big Tom's memorabilia.The festival will also feature the unveiling of a new Castleblayney 'Wall of Fame' featuring local heroes like Anna McGoldrick, Paddy Cole, Eamonn Toal, Gerry Black, Margo and The Maurice Lynch Showband (see castleblayney.ie). Photo: Táine KingKing of country music and former Oram GAA footballer Big Tom McBride whose funeral took place on Friday at Saint Patrick's Church in Oram, County Monaghan. To learn more see our He will be missed so, so much. Cancel reply.

Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy “The people who bought into Big Tom’s style of music, it was like a religion,” the singer said.Monsignor Joseph McGuinness described his influence to Irish cultural and social life as ”enormous” and spoke of Big Tom’s pivotal role in the community of his native Oram.Culture Minister Josepha Madigan, Minister for Rural Development Michael Ring and Fine Gael Cavan-Monaghan TD Heather Humphreys – a former Culture Minister – also released statements paying tribute to the singer.Independent TD for Tipperary Mattie McGrath, who has mentioned Big Tom in the Dáil on more than one occasion, The Late Late Show is due to host a country music special this Friday night.“We’re going to give Big Tom a seriously hale and hearty send off and one that I hope his family will be proud of,” Tubridy told his listeners.His funeral, which will be broadcast live on Northern Sound, will take place on Friday at St Patrick’s Church in Oram at 11am.Fans and friends will be able to pay their respects on Wednesday at Oram Community Centre, where the singer will be lying in public reposal between midday and 8pm.We were very sad to hear this morning of the passing of Ireland’s King of Country, Big Tom. Glaslough's Grip: Castle Leslie and its magical Monaghan village A documentary by director Jay Corcoran titled Life & Death on the A-List followed McBride in the final months of his life.We would like to express to you our deepest thanks for your contribution.

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Aisling McBride Duffy has revealed the … Nobody could fill a hall at the height of the showband era like the late Big Tom McBride. He was the greatest.As President of Ireland I wish to express my deepest sympathies to his children Thomas, Dermot, Aisling and Siobhan, the members of his family, his friends and to the countless numbers of people, at home and abroad who loved the man and his music.Not many people are known by their first name, but that was Big Tom.

Big Tom One More Christmas With You - Duration: 2:51. From Salford, Pennsylvania. Big Tom’s daughter says he died of a broken heart just three months after the passing of his beloved wife. He starred in the 1981 horror film Friday the 13th Part 2 as Mark. For more information on cookies please refer to our Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, submissions or preferences. You may change your settings at any time but this may impact on the functionality of the site. He also had a role in the 1985 movie Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.His only TV guest appearance was on the TV series Highway to Heaven.On Broadway, he appeared in the play Fifth of July near the end of its run.

His songs were a reflection of Irish life and an important connection for the Irish diaspora,” the Taoiseach’s statement said.Philomena Begley, who also spoke to Tubridy, described McBride as being “full of divilment”.“He was always in good form,” the veteran Irish singer said.In an emotional tribute, Margo O’Donnell said her heart was broken at the news: ”The only thing I’m happy about is that he’s with Rose.”Declan Nerney said he was a phenomenon.