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Ita Beausang
The Ina Boyle Society is deeply saddened and moved by the passing of our dearest friend and Patron, Dr Ita Beausang.
It is no understatement to say that without Ita’s dedication and exploration of Ina Boyle's life and legacy, the movement to reignite this great Irish composer would simply not be. Ita was a remarkable force for Irish music and academia, leaving a legacy of her own that will be treasured by those who knew and loved her and in the future generations to come.
““Without the dedication and ongoing support of Ita Beausang, especially in the early days, the renaissance of Ina could never have happened and is her legacy.
Knowing and working with her over the years has been a privilege and a joy.
Her wise and loving counsel will be sorely missed.” ”
““I will remember Ita’s warmth and generosity, her spirit and enthusiasm shone through, and will remain with us all.” ”
A unique luminary of the music world and champion of Irish women in the arts, Ita will be profoundly missed by us all. As we mourn the loss of this remarkable woman, we are committed to honouring her memory by continuing to promote Ina Boyle’s music, strengthened by the passion and vigour of Ita’s tireless work. We will be forever grateful to have known Ita and to have had the great joy of working alongside her.
We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Ita’s family at this time.
Codladh sámh, Ita.