“ It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing away of Ronnie Drew, one of Dublin’s greatest and much loved sons. As Dublin’s Lord Mayor, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to his family, relatives and friends on behalf of the people of Dublin.

“Ronnie was a Dub in the finest sense of the word. One of Dublin’s greatest ambassadors, he was honoured and loved in life by his fellow citizens . Although Ronnie has passed on , his musical legacy will continue to echo in the hearts of his fellow Dubs. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dhilis”.