Martin Fay
Irish musician
About Martin Fay
Lived 1936 – 2012 (aged 76). Martin Fay was an Irish fiddler.
Martin Joseph Fay (19 September 1936 – 14 November 2012) was an Irish fiddler and bones player, and a former member of The Chieftains.
Fay was born in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland. In 1962, he became one of the founding members of The Chieftains. In 2001, he decided to stop touring with The Chieftains, limiting his appearances with the group to events in Ireland. He subsequently retired in 2002. He died in Cabra at age 76. He had been ill for some time.
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Who was Martin Fay?
Irish musician (1936-2012)
When was Martin Fay born?
Martin Fay was born on 19 September 1936 in Dublin.
When did Martin Fay die?
Martin Fay died on 14 November 2012.
What was Martin Fay's occupation?
Martin Fay was a fiddler.
What nationality was Martin Fay?
Martin Fay was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martin Fay. https://biography.guide/martin-fay/
MLA: "Martin Fay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martin-fay/.
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