'To us, he was just Dad': Johnny McEvoy dies aged 81

His children, Jonathan and Alice, paid tribute to their dad in a statement
Johnny McEvoy has died, his family confirmed

Johnny McEvoy has died, his family confirmed

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026 - 13:43
Denise O’Donoghue

Singer-songwriter Johnny McEvoy has died aged 81.

McEvoy, who was born in Banagher, Co Offaly, passed away peacefully at his home in Greystones, Co Wicklow, on Sunday, his manager Darren Farrell confirmed.

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