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Josef Locke
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Josef Locke, real name Joseph McLaughlin, was born in Derry, Northern Ireland on 23rd March 1918. He came from a musical family however he … read moreJosef Locke, real name Joseph McLaughlin, was born in Derry, Northern Ireland on 23rd March 1918. He came from a musical family however he was the only one of 9 children to follow a stage career. As a young boy he sang in the local churc… read moreJosef Locke, real name Joseph McLaughlin, was born in Derry, Northern Ireland on 23rd March 1918. He came from a musical family however he was the only one of 9 children to follow a stage career. As a young boy he sang in the local church choir. Aged 16 he joined the British army and within 18 mo… read more -
The Gallowglass Ceili Band
1,391 listeners
The Gallowglass Ceili Band from Naas, County Kildare, Ireland was formed in 1950 by Pat McGarr. The Gallowglass Ceili Band was probably the… read moreThe Gallowglass Ceili Band from Naas, County Kildare, Ireland was formed in 1950 by Pat McGarr. The Gallowglass Ceili Band was probably the most commercially successful ceili band ever. They enjoyed huge national and international succes… read moreThe Gallowglass Ceili Band from Naas, County Kildare, Ireland was formed in 1950 by Pat McGarr. The Gallowglass Ceili Band was probably the most commercially successful ceili band ever. They enjoyed huge national and international success playing in practically every town in Ireland, with several… read more -
Bridie Gallagher
1,591 listeners
Bridie Gallagher (7 September 1924 – 9 January 2012) was an Irish singer, affectionately known as "The Girl from Donegal". She wa… read moreBridie Gallagher (7 September 1924 – 9 January 2012) was an Irish singer, affectionately known as "The Girl from Donegal". She was recognised as "Ireland's first truly international pop star". Gallagher started h… read moreBridie Gallagher (7 September 1924 – 9 January 2012) was an Irish singer, affectionately known as "The Girl from Donegal". She was recognised as "Ireland's first truly international pop star". Gallagher started her singing in the Creeslough Hall with a local Ceili Band st… read more -
Morton Downey
568 listeners
Morton Downey (November 14, 1901 – October 25, 1985) was a singer popular in the United States, enjoying his greatest success in the 1930s … read moreMorton Downey (November 14, 1901 – October 25, 1985) was a singer popular in the United States, enjoying his greatest success in the 1930s and 1940s. Downey was nicknamed "The Irish Nightingale". Sean Morton Downey was born in … read moreMorton Downey (November 14, 1901 – October 25, 1985) was a singer popular in the United States, enjoying his greatest success in the 1930s and 1940s. Downey was nicknamed "The Irish Nightingale". Sean Morton Downey was born in Wallingford, Connecticut, the child of James and Bessie (Cox… read more -
Delia Murphy
956 listeners
Delia Murphy Kiernan (16 February 1902 – 11 February 1971) was a singer, collector and writer of Irish ballads. She recorded many 78 rpm re… read moreDelia Murphy Kiernan (16 February 1902 – 11 February 1971) was a singer, collector and writer of Irish ballads. She recorded many 78 rpm records in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. In 1962 she recorded her only LP, The Queen of Connemara, for Iri… read moreDelia Murphy Kiernan (16 February 1902 – 11 February 1971) was a singer, collector and writer of Irish ballads. She recorded many 78 rpm records in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. In 1962 she recorded her only LP, The Queen of Connemara, for Irish Prestige Records, New York, on the cover of which her nam… read more -
Foster & Allen
16,882 listeners
Foster and Allen are a musical duo from Ireland consisting of Mick Foster and Tony Allen. Foster & Allen began back in the seventies wh… read moreFoster and Allen are a musical duo from Ireland consisting of Mick Foster and Tony Allen. Foster & Allen began back in the seventies when Mick and Tony were playing in Country Music bands around Ireland. In 1975 they formed a small g… read moreFoster and Allen are a musical duo from Ireland consisting of Mick Foster and Tony Allen. Foster & Allen began back in the seventies when Mick and Tony were playing in Country Music bands around Ireland. In 1975 they formed a small group and went over to the UK to work the Irish music venues … read more -
Liam Clancy
25,718 listeners
William 'Liam' Clancy (2 September 1935 – 4 December 2009) (Irish;Liam Mac Fhlannchadha) was an Irish folk singer. With his broth… read moreWilliam 'Liam' Clancy (2 September 1935 – 4 December 2009) (Irish;Liam Mac Fhlannchadha) was an Irish folk singer. With his brothers Tom, and Patrick Clancy, as well as Tommy Makem, he was part of the popular group The Clancy B… read moreWilliam 'Liam' Clancy (2 September 1935 – 4 December 2009) (Irish;Liam Mac Fhlannchadha) was an Irish folk singer. With his brothers Tom, and Patrick Clancy, as well as Tommy Makem, he was part of the popular group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. Liam Clancy was the youngest and l… read more -
The Fureys
30,119 listeners
The Fureys is an Irish folk band that initially performed and recorded as The Fureys & Davey Arthur with family friend Davey Arthur. Th… read moreThe Fureys is an Irish folk band that initially performed and recorded as The Fureys & Davey Arthur with family friend Davey Arthur. The name eventually simplified to The Fureys when Arthur no longer performed with them after 1993 (t… read moreThe Fureys is an Irish folk band that initially performed and recorded as The Fureys & Davey Arthur with family friend Davey Arthur. The name eventually simplified to The Fureys when Arthur no longer performed with them after 1993 (though he returned for a number of recordings until he had a … read more