Image © Hugh Russell, Irish News
Eamon’s death on 13th November 2022 led to an outpouring of sadness and tributes on Twitter, which was greatly appreciated by his family.
Here, in no particular order, we reproduce some of those messages.
Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on passing of Dr Éamon Phoenix
‘His work brought new levels of understanding to our society’s past, and what may lay ahead’
https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/05d0b-taoiseach-micheal-martin-on-passing-of-dr-eamon-phoenix/
Social media tributes
Media obituaries and reports
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
Éamon and The Phoenix Clan
By Emma Phoenix
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.
Tribute to Dr. Éamon Phoenix
by Francesca Ryan
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.
Ancient Monks and Headless Horsemen; memories of Éamon
By Brendan Gunn
‘Clear Water, that’s what it means, from Irish, ‘Fionn Uisce’. Not the Phoenix that renews itself with fire. Eamon Clearwater, that’s me.’
Memories of Dr Éamon Phoenix
By Michael McCurley
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.
Remembering Dr. Éamon Phoenix at St Malachy’s
By Brendan Heading, Sluggerotoole.com
This week saw the untimely and tragic passing of Doctor Éamon Phoenix, the noted historian, academic and consultant.
Hidden Histories and musical airs
By Muriel Moore
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.