We need your help now
Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.
You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.
If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
By continuing, you are indicating that you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
IRISH MUSICIAN ANDY Irvine has said that two of his instruments that went missing en route to Copenhagen last month have been returned to him.
The singer-songwriter wrote on Facebook last month that his guitar-bouzouki and a mandola, believed to be worth over €16,000, failed to arrive at his destination in Denmark, where he was due to perform.
He had flown from Dublin to Frankfurt with Lufthansa, then to Copenhagen and on to Aalborg with SAS.
In a tweet this afternoon, the 80-year-old said he received an email from SAS on Monday to say that his instruments had been found.
I can’t tell you how it feels to have them back. I have a permanent smile on my face - and so do they. Thanks to Providence & all kind people who gave their time & energy!
— Andy Irvine (@andyk_irvine) August 3, 2022
“They were rushed to Dublin & delivered to my door yesterday evening,” he said.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to have them back. I have a permanent smile on my face – and so do they. Thanks to Providence & all kind people who gave their time & energy!”
Irvine also gave his “heartiest thanks” to “everybody who has helped me or shown concern about my missing instruments”.
It comes after Shane Lowry had his golf clubs returned to him after they went missing on a flight from Dublin Airport to Chicago.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Delighted for him. The relief must be immense
Delighted to hear this news. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say Andy is one of the greatest folk artists of all time. An absolute gentleman too. I met him after a gig in September and we had a great chat. They say never meet your heroes but I will never regret meeting this great man.
Great news. Delighted for him
They followed him up to Carlow
@James Bong: and it was in the merry month of august this time
Great news. Hopefully they aren’t damaged.
Super stuff…apple tag all the way boy ..
@Donal O’Carroll: yup 30 quid well spent
Was it a raggle taggle gypsy oh?
80? He’s like a spring chicken!
Delighted you got your instruments back…. Did you have to pull a few strings to get them
have your say