Identity area
Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
McCarthy, John (1885-1966), Irish traditional musician
Description area
Dates of existence
1885-1966
History
John McCarthy was born in Cappamore, county Limerick in 1885 to William and Ellen McCarthy as the second of seven children. His parents owned a farm, a public house and a bakery and while his siblings all went to college, John remained at home to run the… Read more