Paddy Reilly is an Irish folk singer and guitarist known for his renditions of traditional Irish ballads and songs. Born on October 18, 1939, in Dublin, he has been a prominent figure in the Irish music scene since the 1960s. Reilly is particularly famous for his performance of "The Fields of Athenry," a song that has become a staple in Irish music culture. Over the years, he has been associated with The Dubliners, t
... MorePaddy Reilly is an Irish folk singer and guitarist known for his renditions of traditional Irish ballads and songs. Born on October 18, 1939, in Dublin, he has been a prominent figure in the Irish music scene since the 1960s. Reilly is particularly famous for his performance of "The Fields of Athenry," a song that has become a staple in Irish music culture. Over the years, he has been associated with The Dubliners, taking over from Ronnie Drew in 1995 and performing with them until 2005.
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