Martin McGinley
Irish musician (born 1961)
About Martin McGinley
Born 1961. Martin McGinley is an Irish fiddler.
Martin McGinley, who is originally from Raphoe, County Donegal, is a former BBC journalist and also edited the Derry Journal, the Donegal Democrat and the Donegal People's Press. He ran his own PR company Martin McGinley PR. He is now music development manager with the Donegal Music Education Partnership, based in Letterkenny. He is also a traditional fiddle player, and a founding member (1989–1990) of Dervish. He presented the RTÉ television series The Pure Drop, and presented radio programmes on traditional Irish music on RTÉ Radio 1 and BBC Radio 3.
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Who is Martin McGinley?
Irish musician (born 1961)
When was Martin McGinley born?
Martin McGinley was born in 1961 in Raphoe.
What is Martin McGinley's occupation?
Martin McGinley is a fiddler.
What nationality is Martin McGinley?
Martin McGinley is Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martin McGinley. https://biography.guide/martin-mcginley/
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