'He had that rare gift of making music feel alive': Tributes paid following death of Con Herbert
The death of Con Herbert, a renowned Irish musician and educator, has sparked tributes across Cork and Limerick. Herbert was celebrated for his dedication to traditional Irish music, language, and community development through his work with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
Why it matters
Herbert's legacy highlights the importance of grassroots cultural preservation and the role of music education in maintaining community identity.
The unexpected death of Con (Neilus) Herbert prompted an outpouring of grief in Cork, Limerick, and beyond, at the loss of the man who was described as an exceptional accordion and concertina player, and an inspirational teacher.
Pet O’Connell The unexpected death of Con (Neilus) Herbert prompted an outpouring of grief in Cork, Limerick, and beyond, at the loss of the man who was described as an exceptional accordion and concertina player, and an inspirational teacher.
The West Limerick native, a founder member of two branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, and a founder of Craobh Chrónáin Comhaltas in Freemount in North Cork, where he taught at its national school from 1979, retiring as principal in 2011.
Mr Herbert had also won a Limerick senior county hurling medal in 1980 with Killeedy.
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