RTÉ reporter Brian O’Connell opens up about the loss of his friend, Brian Carey, who took his own life
WHEN RTÉ reporter Brian O’Connell listens to some of his late musician friend, Brian Carey’s songs, all he can now hear “is depression and someone trying to figure it out”.
O’Connell was a close friend of Carey who took his own life in April, aged 46. He has made a radio documentary, Life After Loss, which includes contributions from Cork singer/songwriter Jack O’Rourke, and Carey’s 17-year-old daughter Fia. He also visits to the National Folklore Collection to examine unusual grieving practices from 19th century Ireland.
