McCarthy, John (1885-1966), Irish traditional musician

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Person

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McCarthy, John (1885-1966), Irish traditional musician

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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 theRead more