'We will miss him dearly': Tributes pour in after death of musician Conor Walsh

His family have said he was “a talented artist and an outstanding friend who still had so much to offer”.

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TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN pouring in for musician Conor Walsh following his sudden death.

The Mayo-born pianist and composer released his debut EP The Front in 2015.

Walsh performed at festivals including Electric Picnic and Body & Soul, and supported Hozier on his Irish tour in 2013.

Shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Conor Walsh. He was far too young and had far too bright a future to go like this. @conorwalshpiano
— Hozier (@Hozier) March 12, 2016

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Incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Conor Walsh, One of the finest pianists in Ireland, such a great loss. pic.twitter.com/2E9GzkPhkd
— Debbie Hickey 📸 🎥 (@DebStudioTen) March 13, 2016

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A sad day. RIP Conor Walsh. A brilliant musician taken too soon. #ConorWalsh https://t.co/VGC2J5EgCn
— Lorcan Hynes (@LorcanHynes) March 12, 2016

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Walsh’s family posted a message on Facebook today, praising his “absolute dedication, insatiable energy and infallible passion”.

Conor’s imprint on music will continue to flow long past his time, and the impression he left on all who knew him is sure to linger in minds and hearts as distinctly as the echo of the notes he leaves behind him. We will all miss Conor dearly, as we try to come to terms with losing a talented artist and an outstanding friend who still had so much to offer.

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His funeral will take place in Swinford on Tuesday.

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