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Jim Mccann
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James "Jim" McCann (26 October 1944 – 5 March 2015) was an Irish entertainer and folk musician. Although a solo artist for most o… read moreJames "Jim" McCann (26 October 1944 – 5 March 2015) was an Irish entertainer and folk musician. Although a solo artist for most of his career, McCann was a member of the folk group the Dubliners from 1974 until 1979. As a young… read moreJames "Jim" McCann (26 October 1944 – 5 March 2015) was an Irish entertainer and folk musician. Although a solo artist for most of his career, McCann was a member of the folk group the Dubliners from 1974 until 1979. As a young man, McCann attended University College Dublin as a student… read more -
The Barleycorn
4,886 listeners
The Barleycorn, formed in 1971, were an Irish folk band, most famous for their rebel ballads. The original group consisted of Paddy McGuiga… read moreThe Barleycorn, formed in 1971, were an Irish folk band, most famous for their rebel ballads. The original group consisted of Paddy McGuigan, Liam Tiernan, Brian McCormick and John Delaney. Over the years the band had many changes in its… read moreThe Barleycorn, formed in 1971, were an Irish folk band, most famous for their rebel ballads. The original group consisted of Paddy McGuigan, Liam Tiernan, Brian McCormick and John Delaney. Over the years the band had many changes in its line-up. In 1996 The Barleycorn split. John Delaney togethe… read more -
The Grehan Sisters
5,001 listeners
The Grehan Sisters was an Irish folk music act of the mid-to-late 1960s who achieved popularity in Britain after moving to Manchester, Engl… read moreThe Grehan Sisters was an Irish folk music act of the mid-to-late 1960s who achieved popularity in Britain after moving to Manchester, England, in 1967 from their native Boyle in County Roscommon, via a spell performing in Dublin. They d… read moreThe Grehan Sisters was an Irish folk music act of the mid-to-late 1960s who achieved popularity in Britain after moving to Manchester, England, in 1967 from their native Boyle in County Roscommon, via a spell performing in Dublin. They disbanded around 1970 but have occasionally reunited for one-… read more -
Dermot O'brien
3,559 listeners
He has performed in every major theatre in England, Ireland and Scotland including several top of the bill appearances at the Royal Albert … read moreHe has performed in every major theatre in England, Ireland and Scotland including several top of the bill appearances at the Royal Albert Hall, London. In the middle and late sixties, Dermot O'Brien and his band were one of the big… read moreHe has performed in every major theatre in England, Ireland and Scotland including several top of the bill appearances at the Royal Albert Hall, London. In the middle and late sixties, Dermot O'Brien and his band were one of the biggest draws in Ireland and were featured on records, radio an… read more -
Seamus Shannon
412 listeners
Seamus was born in Southern Ireland and spent many years as a travelling musician playing in pubs all over England where there were Irish … read moreSeamus was born in Southern Ireland and spent many years as a travelling musician playing in pubs all over England where there were Irish communities. He played purely for the love of music, Much of which he wrote himself and also with … read moreSeamus was born in Southern Ireland and spent many years as a travelling musician playing in pubs all over England where there were Irish communities. He played purely for the love of music, Much of which he wrote himself and also with another artist PJ Murrihy. Sometimes they played together w… read more -
Sweeney's Men
20,797 listeners
Sweeney's Men was an Irish traditional band. They were a part of the late 1960s Irish roots revival, along with groups like The Dublin… read moreSweeney's Men was an Irish traditional band. They were a part of the late 1960s Irish roots revival, along with groups like The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers. Their line-up in 1966 was Joe Dolan (1942 – 2008), Johnny Moynihan an… read moreSweeney's Men was an Irish traditional band. They were a part of the late 1960s Irish roots revival, along with groups like The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers. Their line-up in 1966 was Joe Dolan (1942 – 2008), Johnny Moynihan and Andy Irvine, but Dolan was replaced by Terry Woods only a … read more