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Sadness over the death of talented musician Ted Ponsonby

THERE is a sense of sadness in Letterkenny following the death of talented musician Ted Ponsonby.

Ted passed away yesterday (Wednesday).

A son of Molly and Terry, he was a member of the Ponsonby family from Old Town, Letterkenny who are well known for their musical talents.

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Ted and Sarah Ponsonby

Ted was married to Marylin and was a father of one, Sarah.

Ted and Sarah teamed up during lockdown to record ‘Brakin’ Trad’, a collection of mainly self-penned songs.

He was a founding member of The Rascals during the 1970’s, and he was widely known throughout the country for his talents on the guitar, song-writing and producing.

 

Funeral details to be confirmed later.

 

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