The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Cllr Stephen Keary is expressing his sympathies to the family of Dolores O’Riordan following the announcement of the death of the Cranberries lead singer at the age of 46.
“On behalf of the people of Limerick, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Dolores’s family following her sudden death. The news has come to a shock to me as well the millions of fans she had in Limerick and around the world.”
“Dolores was a phenomenal talent and a gifted singer. She was lead singer of The Cranberries who took the world by storm in the 1990s with hits such as Dream, Linger and Zombie. They went on to sell more than 40 million records worldwide. She and The Cranberries were the soundtrack to many young people’s lives during the early part of the decade.”
“She was an international success, but never forgot her Ballybricken, Co. Limerick roots.”
“My thoughts are with her three children and her family who have lost a loving mother, daughter and sister, while the world has lost an amazing singer, songwriter and major talent.”
“May she rest in peace.”
As a mark of respect, a book of condolence for Dolores will be opened at Limerick City and County Council’s Corporate Headquarters at Merchant’s Quay in Limerick tomorrow (Tuesday 16 Jan 2018) at 10 am.
