Alcohol a factor in death of Dixies legend

SHOWBAND legend Brendan O’Brien died of cardiac failure in association with acute alcohol intoxication, an inquest was told.

Alcohol a factor in death of Dixies legend

The former Dixies star, whose biggest hit Little Arrows reached No 1 in 1968, had four times the legal driving limit of alcohol in his blood at the time of his death, Cork Coroner’s Court heard. A verdict of death due to misadventure was recorded.

Mr O’Brien, 66, was found dead in his flat on Allinett’s Lane off Gerald Griffin Street in Cork on April 3 last.

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