KCLR News speaks to Roy Collins about a celebration for the late Paul O'Brien (14th May 2026)

A fundraising concert for the family of a South Kilkenny man who died last January will be held in Waterford's Tower Hotel on Friday week, May 22nd. Paul O'Brien, who was only 48 years of age when he died earlier this year, made many friends in his native Kilkenny and adopted Waterford City home through music and the arts. He is survived by his wife Louise and four children: Alice, Aoife, Jade and Holly. Roy Collins, one of Paul's best friends, told KCLR News about the concert, which will celebrate Paul's rich creative life.