About Francis Fahy
Lived 1854 – 1935 (aged 80–81). Francis Fahy was an Irish songwriter and poet.
Francis Arthur Fahy (29 September 1854 – 1935) was an Irish nationalist, songwriter and poet. He is probably best remembered as the composer of the evergreen "The Ould Plaid Shawl". He collaborated with various composers, including Alicia Adélaide Needham, an associate of the Royal Academy of Music.
Life Fahy was born at Kinvara, County Galway, the son of Thomas Fahy, who came from the Burren area, and Celia Marlborough from Gort.
Songs Songs composed by Fahy include the following: "The Ould Plaid Shawl" "The Queen of Connemara" "I Gaily Gave My Heart Away" "My Hearts Treasure" "The Tide Full In" "Galway Bay" "Summer is Coming" "The Bog Road" "Rebel Heart" "The Donovans "Little Mary Cassidy"
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Who was Francis Fahy?
Irish songwriter
When was Francis Fahy born?
Francis Fahy was born on 29 September 1854.
When did Francis Fahy die?
Francis Fahy died in 1935.
What was Francis Fahy's occupation?
Francis Fahy was a songwriter and poet.
What nationality was Francis Fahy?
Francis Fahy was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis Fahy (songwriter)
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