Tributes following death of Dublin DJ Hugh Scully - 'A bright ball of energy'
Disc Jockey Hugh Scully has been described as a "legend" in the Dublin music scene following his untimely death. Tributes are being paid to the Dubliner, who had a varying career as a DJ, presenter and promoter.
He was one of the first dance DJ's on non-pirate radio in the 90s, and worked as a presenter on various stations including Spin 1038. More recently, he was the director of Dublin Vinyl and The Record Hub, as he promoted and played at events across the capital.
Dublin's Night Time Economy Advisor Ray Donoghue worked with the late DJ, and they were friends for almost 30 years. Paying tribute on Instagram, he wrote: 'A truly lovely man. A generous soul. A great partner in Coastal Beats, a brilliant DJ, and a friend for almost 30 years.
'Every time we met, you lifted my spirits with that laugh and smile. Hugh, you will be sorely missed. Rest well, my friend.' Former 2FM presenter Nikki Hayes said: 'Gutted to learn of the passing of Hugh Scully. I worked with himself and Shay in the early years of Spin1038 he was a true gentleman and I think we all had a crush on him at some stage. Huge loss.'
Chef and DJ Marcus O'Laire said he was 'heartbroken' to hear of Hugh's passing. Taking to social media, he wrote: 'I don't speak lightly when I say that Hugh's friendship and mentorship steered my life in ways that I'm not sure even he realised.
'He was a hero to me in my twenties who grew into a friend and I will truly never forget him, his ease of life, his humour, his incredible knowledge of music and love for good times.' Posting a photo of Hugh to Instagram, DJ Tonie Walsh wrote: 'Such sad news from Dublin that fellow DJ, Hugh Scully, has died after a bout of cancer.
'We forged a particularly strong relationship while co-producing the Red Bull Music Academy in 2000, by which time we'd also been working together at Dublin's H.A.M. in PoD, one of the most beautiful clubs to have ever graced the capital.
'So many lovely, life-affirming memories. Thank you, Hugh. You were such a suave, dapper man and a bright ball of energy. Thinking of Claire, your family and your great circle of friends you've left behind in Ireland.'
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