Top 20 Folk Singer celebrities in Ireland
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Folk Singer celebrities [Updated March 26, 2023].
Daniel O'Donnell was born
on December 12, 1961
in Kincasslagh, Ireland.
He became as famous for his quiet, kind, clean-cut persona and for his music. His charisma and musical talent both earned him the title of Irish Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1992, and 1996.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Damien Rice was born
on December 7, 1973
in Celbridge, Ireland.
His debut album, O from 2002, reached No. 8 on the U.K. albums charts and won the Shortlist music prize.
Net Worth 2020: $16 Million
Glen Hansard was born
on April 21, 1970
in Ireland.
His first solo album Rhythm and Repose peaked at #21 on the US Billboard chart in 2012.
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Christy Moore was born
on May 7, 1945
in Ireland.
He founded the folk bands Planxty and Moving Hearts.
Andrea Corr was born
on May 17, 1974
in Dundalk, Ireland.
Orla Gartland was born
on February 3, 1995
in Dublin, Ireland.
She's described herself as a "music making ginger nutcase."
Tommy Fleming was born
on May 15, 1971
in Ireland.
He has performed at Carnegie Hall and recorded a concert for PBS, which was seen by over one hundred million Americans during its first airing.
Moya Brennan was born
on August 4, 1952
in Ireland.
She is a renowned philanthropist and was named Goodwill Ambassador to Christian Blind Mission Ireland in 2003.
Luke Kelly was born
on November 17, 1940
in Ireland.
He was diagnosed with a brain tumor after collapsing onstage in 1980.
Liam Clancy was born
on September 2, 1935
in Ireland.
He and his band The Clancy Brothers recorded more than 55 albums.
Finbar Furey was born
on September 28, 1946
in Ireland.
He also has a burgeoning acting career, appearing in Martin Scorcese's 2002 epic "Gangs of New York".
James Vincent McMorrow was born
on January 14, 1983
in Ireland.
In 2015, he composed the score for the short film Martha, directed by Sam Benenati.
Tommy Makem was born
on November 4, 1932
in Ireland.
Irish folk musician known for his work in the seminal Irish band The Clancy Brothers. Tommy Makem is sometimes referred to as The Bard of Armagh.
Tommy Makem was known for his versatility, playing a variety of instruments including banjo, bagpipes, and tin whistle.
Harry Hudson-Taylor was born
on July 21, 1992
in Ireland.
By 2015, he had 20,000 personal Twitter followers and 50,000 band Twitter page followers. Also popular on YouTube, he launched a Hudson Taylor channel that now has over 70,000 subscribers.
Alfie Hudson-Taylor was born
on February 22, 1994
in Ireland.
His first EP, Battles, topped Ireland's iTunes chart and rose to a top fifteen position in the UK's iTunes rankings.
Neil Byrne was born
on November 16, 1977
in Ireland.
In 2011, he released his debut solo album titled Pale blue Jak - Faces.
Perry Blake was born
on May 10, 1970
in Ireland.
He became famous in France; his musical compositions were featured in several French films.
Ronnie Drew was born
on September 16, 1934
in Ireland.
He was honored with his handprints in the walk of fame at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre in 2006.
Robbie Dunn was born
on October 28, 1951
in Ireland.
In many of his songs he calls for re-discovering the wonder of every human's soul, as well as about the futility of warfare.
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