‘His work brought new levels of understanding to our society’s past, and what may lay ahead’
Testimonials and Tributes
Image © Hugh Russell, Irish News
Testimonials and Tributes
Eamon’s death on 13th November 2022 led to an outpouring of sadness and tributes on Twitter, which was greatly appreciated by his family.
Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on passing of Dr Éamon Phoenix
Social Media Tributes
Jim Fitzpatrick
“Such sad news and a terrible loss. Éamon Phoenix conjured history into the present. His vast knowledge and skills of communication were unparalleled. His wonderful voice was always a joy to hear.”
Jude Mitchell
“Really sad to hear. Éamon Phoenix was such an impassioned teller of history – and someone so generous with his knowledge and time.”
https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2022-11-14/renowned-historian-dr-amon-phoenix-dies-at-age-of-69
Michael Long
“So sorry to learn of the passing of Eamon Phoenix. His knowledge of local history was amazing & I enjoyed being on Talkback with him several times. This picture is from the last time we met at the Colin Heritage trail launch in May when I was Lord Mayor. Thoughts with his family.”
Martin Doyle
“Eamon Phoenix RIP. A scholar and a gentleman. A historian of Northern nationalism with deep roots in Tullylish, he was very generous to me with his time and advice this summer. His Irish News column was invaluable too. A great loss.”
The Irish News
“Renowned historian Dr Éamon Phoenix has sadly died at the age of 69. The academic, author and archivist of The Irish News, died peacefully at his Belfast home following a short illness.”
Freya McClements
“Historian Éamon Phoenix remembered as an ‘inspirational peacemaker’ at his funeral in Belfast”
Tom Collins
“Eamon Phoenix, a guardian of the truth via @irish_news
Eamon’s death robs history of one of its most dedicated servants. My tribute in today’s paper.”
Media Obituaries and Reports
‘One of Ireland’s pre-eminent historians … with unparalleled insights into the past, present and future of our society’
Irish News, 14 November 2022
‘Impartial and fair minded … he made complex Irish history accessible to all’
Irish Times, 26 November 2022
‘His enthusiasm and intellect as a public historian is unrivalled’
Belfast Media Group, 14 November 2022
‘A truly remarkable man… the personification of a gentleman and a scholar.’
Fermanagh Herald, 17 November 2022
Press Clippings
Tributes flood in for ‘revered’ historian and ‘valued friend’
Irish News 15 November 2022
Foremost nationalist historian who imparted extensive knowledge with enthusiasm, warmth and insight
Irish News 15 November 2022
Memories and Reflections
By Emma Phoenix
Éamon and The Phoenix Clan
On a sweltering summer’s day in July 2014, I found myself clustered with my extended family at the side of a quiet country road in County Down.
by Francesca Ryan
Tribute to Dr. Éamon Phoenix
Mummy didn’t have a lot of time for visitors. She was rearing four children aged under 6 with the conflict roaring outside – life was as hectic and frenzied as those circumstances demanded.
By Brendan Gunn
Ancient Monks and Headless Horsemen; memories of Éamon
‘Clear Water, that’s what it means, from Irish, ‘Fionn Uisce’. Not the Phoenix that renews itself with fire. Eamon Clearwater, that’s me.’
By Michael McCurley
Memories of Dr Éamon Phoenix
It was in the 1970’s (I was in my twenties), when I first heard of Eamon Phoenix – my uncle John had happened upon a small group who were heading into Friar’s Bush graveyard on the Stranmillis Road.
By Brendan Heading, Sluggerotoole.com
Remembering Dr. Éamon Phoenix at St Malachy’s
This week saw the untimely and tragic passing of Doctor Éamon Phoenix, the noted historian, academic and consultant.
Muriel Moore
Hidden Histories and musical airs
I first met Éamon ten years ago when I joined one of his wonderful Hidden History courses, part of the Lifelong Learning offering at Stranmillis College while he was Head of Lifelong Learning there.