Obituary: Andrew Mac Donagh, aka DJ Fork, Cork music stalwart

Largely raised in Mallow, as a DJ and graphic designer, Mac Donagh was associated with the Mother Jones Flea Market, the Donkey's Ears, and Sir Henry's, among other venues

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021 - 17:30

Des O’Driscoll

The death has occurred of Andrew Mac Donagh, aka DJ Fork, a much-loved and hugely-influential veteran of the Cork music scene. Involved in many aspects of the city's nightlife through the decades, he was probably most familiar behind the decks in various venues playing his trademark mix of soul, funk and reggae.

Andrew, 55, passed suddenly on Saturday, July 24, at his recently-opened Salvagem antiques shop on MacCurtain Street. That street and its environs had featured prominently in his life for many years. Before lockdown and the opening of Salvagem, he had been involved in the Mother Jones Flea Market in the old Thompson's Building for several years.

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