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Sunday World
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Life of Dublin DJ Hugh Scully to be celebrated this Saturday following tragic death
'His music, his creativity, his laughter, and his kindness left a mark on everyone lucky enough to know him' There will be a celebration of the life of popular Dublin DJ Hugh Scully this Saturday following his death earlier this week. Tributes have continued to pour in for Hugh, who was described by one mourner as 'kindest ray of light and the most beautiful person put on this earth'. According to a notice on Hugh, of Sandymount, Dublin, formerly Clontarf, passed on May 12, 'peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Wicklow Hospice, surrounded by his loving family and friends 'Dearly beloved son of George and Mary, father to his most precious daughter Faye and adored brother of Jill and uncle to Reece, Hugh will be so deeply missed by his partner Cli, extended family and his wide circle of friends. 'Hugh has very generously donated his body for medical research. 'There will be a celebration of Hugh's life on Saturday, May 17 at 4pm in Mount Jerome, Victorian Chapel, Harold's Cross. Messages of sympathy have poured into the condolences section with one person writing: 'Terribly sad news, Hugh had such a wonderful energy and was great company. Rest in peace.' Another said they were, 'shocked to learn of Hugh's untimely passing'. 'My memories of Hugh are as Jill's very cool, handsome big brother that was always smiling and of how close they always were, even as teenagers.' Another said: 'A nicer person you could not meet - gorgeous inside and out. Thinking of Hugh's family and everyone who loved him.' One mourner said: 'I remember him as a gregarious wonderful person who we all thought very highly of. Mum was very fond of Hugh and always talked highly of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.' Addressing him directly one said: 'Hugh, you were an absolute gentleman. I was lucky to have done business with you over the years. Shocked to hear about your passing. My condolences to all your family and friends. Sleep easy.' 'Utterly saddened by the passing of Hugh,' another added. 'He was one of a kind, he made an impact on anyone who had the privilege to meet him in the best way possible. 'He was such a vibrant soul — loved by so many, and his energy brought people together in unforgettable ways. His music, his creativity, his laughter, and his kindness left a mark on everyone lucky enough to know him.' Hugh Scully (from News in 90 Seconds - May 15th 'The kindest ray of light, the most beautiful person put on this earth,' one said.' So many fun memories over the years, since kids. Heaven gained a very special angel, we are all going to miss you so, so much. The DJ and promoter who made his name in the 1990s has hailed as a "legend" in the city's vibrant nightlife scene. One of the very first dance DJs on non-pirate radio, Scully later hosted various radio shows, promoted numerous music events and was a voice on several stations including Spin 1038. He was also involved with Dublin Vinyl and The Record Hub, and was a 'a truly lovely man, a generous soul and a great partner in Coastal Beats,' Ray Donoghue, Dublin's Night Time Economy Advisor said. 'A brilliant DJ, and a friend for almost 30 years,' Ray shared on social media. "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 she was '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 fellow DJ Marcus O'Laire said: '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." DJ Tonie Walsh took to Instagram to post: "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.
Sunday World
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Dublin DJ Hugh Scully remembered as a ‘decent soul' following death from cancer
'Hugh Scully was the kindest, loveliest and most decent soul you could ever meet' The well-known Dublin DJ Hugh Scully has been remembered as a 'true gentleman' and a 'decent soul' in the wake of his death on Monday. The DJ and promoter who made his name in the 1990s has hailed as a "legend" in the city's vibrant nightlife scene. One of the very first dance DJs on non-pirate radio, Scully later hosted various radio shows, promoted numerous music events and was a voice on several stations including Spin 1038. He was also involved with Dublin Vinyl and The Record Hub, and was a 'a truly lovely man, a generous soul and a great partner in Coastal Beats,' Ray Donoghue, Dublin's Night Time Economy Advisor said. 'A brilliant DJ, and a friend for almost 30 years,' Ray shared on social media. "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 she was '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 fellow DJ Marcus O'Laire said: '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. Hugh Scully News in 90 Seconds - May 14th "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." DJ Tonie Walsh took to Instagram to post: "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." Other tributes posted online include one reading: 'Hugh Scully was the kindest, loveliest and most decent soul you could ever meet. 'He was a constant and true friend. 'I will always remember him not only because he was a brilliant person but for his unwavering friendship to my brother. Hugh always checked in. Always tried to help. Never gave up on him. 'He was the epitome of a decent human being. His gentle and generous soul forever shining through. That smile was infectious.' Another added: 'Truly heartbroken today at the passing of my old friend Hugh Scully. 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 up 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.' One said: 'I had the pleasure to play alongside this guy many times amazing DJ some great memories of him playing Spirit.'
RTÉ News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Hugh Scully RIP - a Dublin music legend remembered
DJ and photographer Aidan Kelly remembers his friend, fellow DJ and music promoter Hugh Scully, who has died following a brief illness. For 30 years, Hugh was a fixture on Dublin's music scene, most recently as director of vinyl records manufacturer Dublin Vinyl and The Record Hub. To think of Hugh Scully as anything but Inspiring and one of my heroes would be amiss; he was one of those great individuals you genuinely wanted to run into, always working on something extraordinary. You just wanted to offer whatever support you could, You would find yourself as enthusiastic as he was about simple pieces of music, or grandiose ideas of owning a radio station, maybe even a vinyl record plant on the Northside of Dublin. He was the best 'people' person in the music business - in any business - and better again, he was also a brilliant DJ. Hugh was industrious, relentlessly working on what felt like projects that helped us all, our culture, inspirational as an organizer. He would be that charmer who knew the person you're looking for, had this insanely beautiful head of hair and a boyish look that disarmed everyone. That smile made me jealous, to the point of thinking, could I be more like him? And maybe get to be a better person? Of all places, we met in the Abbey Mall where he was selling bootleg cassettes. I was selling Stussy and Levis. We traded music, we talked over each other and I found it easy to make him laugh. Even then in the mid 90's, he for me was the future of music in Dublin, that idea of culture in a small city powered by great individuals such as himself. It was the way he talked about it all. One story sums him up. When U2 asked for Dublin Vinyl to handle their re-release of their Three EP, he personally flew to New York to bring home the original master vinyl stampers that would recreate the recordings. It was this ability, to never see you stuck for anything and the lengths he would go to for people, that won him hearts and clients who then became his friends. He brought people together, He brought us into a culture of music and storytelling without even trying. Now more than ever we will miss him for that. He did it with such charm and panache, a real style that left you a foot off the ground with feeling. Hugh Scully is already so missed by all of us who saw him as a beacon. Publisher, restauranteur, broadcaster and DJ, an amazing Dad and yes, a renaissance man.
Dublin Live
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
DJ Hugh Scully dies as 'legend' that helped shape Dublin's music scene is remembered
The Dublin music scene is mourning the loss of a true icon, Hugh Scully, whose impact as a DJ and promoter made him a "legend" in the city's vibrant nightlife. The capital has been paying its respects to the much-loved Dubliner, who carved out a diverse career spinning tracks as a DJ, hosting radio shows, and promoting events. Scully was a trailblazer for dance music on non-pirate radio during the 90s and lent his voice to several stations including Spin 1038. In recent years, he took the helm at Dublin Vinyl and The Record Hub, continuing to influence the scene by organising and DJing at Dublin's hottest events. Ray Donoghue, Dublin's Night Time Economy Advisor and a close friend of Scully for nearly three decades, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram: "A truly lovely man. A generous soul. A great partner in Coastal Beats, a brilliant DJ, and a friend for almost 30 years." Donoghue fondly remembered Scully's infectious laughter and smile, adding, "Every time we met, you lifted my spirits with that laugh and smile. Hugh, you will be sorely missed. Rest well, my friend." Nikki Hayes, former 2FM presenter, expressed her sadness, saying: "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.", reports the Irish Mirror. Chef and fellow DJ Marcus O'Laire also paid homage to Scully, revealing his heartbreak on social media: "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." DJ Tonie Walsh took to Instagram to share his grief: "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." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
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.'
