Mark ‘Beanzy’ O’Brien, a prominent figure in the Cork music scene, died on Sunday morning after being found unresponsive in his tent at the Love is a Stranger Festival. Held at Ballyvolane House in Castlelyons, the event served as the second iteration of the Another Love Story mini-festival series. Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the coming week, with a repose scheduled for Thursday and a cremation service on Friday.
Remembering the Legacy of Mark ‘Beanzy’ O’Brien
The local music community has begun to pay tribute to O’Brien, who was in his 30s at the time of his passing. Liam Chambers and Ash O’Donovan, speaking to The Echo, characterized him as a “kind and caring soul” whose presence defined the local scene, stating that “Cork won’t be the same without him.”
Fellow DJ Jamie Behan echoed these sentiments, noting that O’Brien was deeply respected for his technical skill and personal character. “Besides being an incredible DJ who had music in his soul, anybody who ever met Beanzy will tell you that he was one of the funniest, kindest, nicest, and most genuinely caring people they have ever met,” Behan said. O’Brien is survived by his parents, Julie and Tom, his siblings, and an extended family.
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Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
The family has organized services to allow the community to pay their respects. O’Brien will lie in repose at the Wilton Funeral Home on the Sarsfield Road this Thursday, with viewing hours set from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A cremation service will follow on Friday at 4:00 p.m. at the Island Crematorium in Ringaskiddy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the funeral services for Mark O’Brien be held?
He will lie in repose at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road, on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cremation service is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday at the Island Crematorium in Ringaskiddy.
What was the Love is a Stranger Festival?
It was a music festival held on the grounds of Ballyvolane House in Castlelyons, North Cork. It served as the second edition of the roaming mini-festival series produced by the team behind Another Love Story.
How has the music community responded to his passing?
Friends and peers have publicly honored O’Brien, describing him as a compassionate individual with a profound passion for music who was widely loved across the Cork music scene.
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