Alan Confrey, tin whistle player for Kildare / Dublin, Ireland's Blood or Whiskey tragically passed away this past Thursday. Alan suffered a heart attack on Thursday the 23rd at the young age of 33 just after returning home from a Scottish tour with Stiff Little Fingers in support of their recent full length Cashed Out on Culture.

His bandmates posted a short note on their website:

It's a consolation that he died at home. Anyone who knew Alan , knew that whatever he did , it was always at 100%.We love you brother.

They ask that messages of consolation be left on the band's myspace of their official website.

Our condolences go out to Alan's family and friends.