Dolan, Joe b. October 16, 1943 d. December 26, 2007 Irish Singer, his birth name was Joseph Francis Robert Dolan. A native of Mullingar, Ireland, Dolan is probably best known for his 1969 recording, "Make Me An Island." The single written by Albert Hammond went to the number three spot on the UK Singles Chart, and number one in fourteen other countries. A regular chart-topper following the release of "Make Me An Island", Dolan continued his successes well through the 1960s and into the 2000s. Other hit singles included "Love You More And More...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Walshestown Cemetery, Mullingar, County Donegal, Ireland
Duffy, James b. November 17, 1889 d. April 7, 1969 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Gweedore, Ireland, he served as a Private in the 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, British Army. In actions at Kereina Peak, Palestine on December 27, 1917, while the company was holding a very exposed position, Private Duffy, a stretcher-bearer, and another stretcher-bearer went out to bring in a seriously wounded comrade. When the other stretcher-bearer was wounded, Private Duffy returned to get another man, who was killed almost...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
Gallagher, Bridie b. September 7, 1924 d. January 9, 2012 Singer. Known as "The Girl from Donegal", she was Ireland's first true international singing star. She began her five decade career in the 1950s, with her first recording "A Mother's Love a Blessing" (1956), followed by "I'll Remember You Love, In My Prayers" (1956). Signed to Decca Records, some of her best ballads included "The Boys From The County Armagh" (1957), "Moonlight in Mayo" (1959), "I'll Cry Tomorrow" (1962), "Poor Orphan Girl" (1967) and "Just Like Your Daddy" (1976). She played in...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Doe Castle Graveyard, Creeslough, County Donegal, Ireland
b. 1824 d. 1889