[3] The week "Old Maid in the Garret" was in the Top Ten, Dolan left the band to go to Israel with the intention of taking part in the Six-Day War.
[5]: 91 He wrote the song "The Trip to Jerusalem" about his journey there, which was later recorded by Christy Moore in 1978 on the album The Iron Behind the Velvet.
The Dubliners covered "Nelson's Farewell", which was a hit in Ireland, and the trio Ardvarna released a beautiful version of "Mayfly Days".
[7] Dolan subsequently dropped professional music in favour of painting, but continued to compose and would pass on tapes to anyone who was interested.
survived by his son Andy, sister Chris (Christine), brother-in-law Wim, and nieces Eileen and Jessica.