Octogenarian Muriel raises £3,000 for refurbishment of church organ

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Organ wizard Muriel raises £3,000 for church fundraiser

MURIEL Irwin, the organist emeritus of the parish of Eglish in County Armagh, has been playing the organ in Drumsallan church for over 75 years – but of late there has been the odd duff note!

Octogenarian Muriel raises £3,000 for refurbishment of church organ

Muriel Irwin, the organist emeritus of the parish of Eglish in County Armagh, has been playing the organ in Drumsallan Church for over 75 years – but of late there has been the odd duff note! That has not been Mrs Irwin’s fault, however, but rather the 112-year-old instrument is in need of a touch of tender loving care – and a cash injection of some £35,000. Such a trifle thing has not discouraged the talented octogenarian – but rather inspired …