Tim O’Neill ’94 & Ryan O’Neill ’97
Brothers Tim O’Neill ’94 & Ryan O’Neill ’97 both came to Notre Dame wanting to symphonize, both on and offstage. After Tim began playing piano at hall Masses and in the Keenan Revue, Ryan followed shortly after. Their time playing and serving together across campus and in the community laid the foundation for a life of serving others through music, together.
“After graduation, I moved back home to start a small music business—playing weddings and giving lessons. Three years later, Ryan joined me. What began in that chapel in Keenan Hall became our career and our calling. We began performing as the O’Neill Brothers, and our lives have become an incredible call to do good together.”
In Advent, we read about Joseph and Mary desperately looking for a place to stay in Bethlehem and to give birth to Jesus. When the Lord comes to knock on the door of our hearts, how can we find the courage to allow him to enter and to serve him with the talents he has given us?
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How cool. Way to Go❗️ND’72🍀
Tim & Ryan: I very much enjoyed your story and how you continue to help those who need it. You are truly the Spirit of du Lac!
Wow ! The tears are streaming ! Thank You
Thank you for your beautiful story.
I have one of your CDs and I love it. So peaceful and calming. Thank you for sharing your gifts. May God bless you and your loved ones. Go Irish.
Thanks Ryan and Tim – for your stories and gifts of music and charity. I just found you on Spotify and saved your Christmas albums. Yes, I still call them that. Peace and blessings to you both!
WOW, The O’Neill Brothers. That was Awesome. Thank you…”Here Come The IRISH”
I lived in Keenan. Maybe 110.But I don’t recall a piano in the chapel for the Class of ‘61. Wonderful and patient rector though, and lots of great friends.
Very cool, guys! Thanks so much for sharing.
Hey Guys, Your CD was given to us years ago by a Lutheran friend who is a “ weekly garage sale”.
Frank 53’ and our 4 Domers, 84”,85.87,& 89” and Daughter in law 87, and granddaughter 17, love your music also.
Nice to know of your service to others besides the musical contribution.
Frank entered eternity shortly after ND loss to Buckeyes in January.
Blessings and prayers, Marilyn Woidat
Thank you for sharing your story. You are an inspiration to many.
Love your story. Thank you for sharing.
I was at those masses. Some of the more impactful worship in my journey. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Well done, gents!!
From a fellow Keenan Hall resident (1971-1975)
Great job Ryan and Tim! Awesome to see you still playing together and influencing many lives with your talents. #PraiseGod
Thank you for sharing your story, guys. God bless Brother Bonaventure and Keenan Hall!
Gotta love the O’Neill Brothers!! They are such talented, generous brothers!
Thanks for the message guys. I remember your talents well, Tim, both in and out of the Revue. I very much appreciate the shout out to Brother Bonaventure and the service opportunities to which he skillfully guided us. I, too, am grateful for the privilege he gave us of serving others at Dismas House. God’s continued blessings to you both.
My brother George ‘64 died last year.
Your music was what filled his room in his last years.
Proud to know you are fellow Minnesotans.
What a beautiful story. God gives each of us talents and you Irish gentlemen have truly found yours.
I just loved your story! Thank you for sharing your music and service talents with others! God bless you! I am planning on looking up your Christmas albums on Spotify.