About Peter Horan
Lived 1926 – 2010 (aged 83–84). Peter Horan was an Irish musician.
Peter Horan (1926 – 17 October 2010) was an Irish flute and fiddle player from Killavil, County Sligo, who is known for having developed a unique style influenced by the local irish fiddling tradition. He was called "one of the country's best known flute and fiddle players" when he died. on 17 October 2010 in the North West Hospice, Sligo.
Discography Music of Sligo (with Fred Finn) Music at Matt Molloy's (various artists), 1992 The Mountain Road – Tune Popular in South Sligo (various artists) Fortune Favours The Merry (with Gerry Harrington), 2004 The Sound of Coleman Country Various Artists Featured Appearance (2006) The Merry Love to Play (with Gerry Harrington), 2007
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Who was Peter Horan?
Irish musician
When was Peter Horan born?
Peter Horan was born in 1926 in Killavil.
When did Peter Horan die?
Peter Horan died on 17 October 2010 in Sligo.
What was Peter Horan's occupation?
Peter Horan was a musician.
What nationality was Peter Horan?
Peter Horan was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Horan. https://biography.guide/peter-horan/
MLA: "Peter Horan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-horan/.
Chicago: "Peter Horan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-horan/.
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