I only just heard he passed away. He was a stalwart of the RTE music army for years... before they employed second rate comedians to form "house bands" anyway. I always had a lot of respect for Noel's playing. RIP Indeed.
Very sorry to read of his passing. I used to regularly go to his gigs in the Killiney Court Hotel on a Sunday when he had the Quintet. Always a great night's music. John Wadham also passed away a few years ago.