Francis Fahy (songwriter)

Francis Arthur Fahy (29 September 1854 – 1935) was an Irish nationalist, songwriter and poet. He is probably best remembered as the composer of the evergreen "The Ould Plaid Shawl". He collaborated with various composers, including Alicia Adélaide Needham, an associate of the Royal Academy of Music.[1]

This article is about the Irish nationalist and songwriter. For other people with a similar name, see Francis Fahy.

Life

Fahy was born at Kinvara, County Galway, the son of Thomas Fahy, who came from the Burren area, and Celia Marlborough from Gort.

Songs

Songs composed by Fahy include the following:

  • "The Ould Plaid Shawl"
  • "The Queen of Connemara"
  • "I Gaily Gave My Heart Away"
  • "My Hearts Treasure"
  • "The Tide Full In"
  • "Galway Bay"
  • "Summer is Coming"
  • "The Bog Road"
  • "Rebel Heart"
  • "Little Mary Cassidy"[2]

See also

References
  1. Fintan Vallely, The Sunday Tribune, 23 September 2001
  2. Francis A. Fahy: Irish Songs and Poems, Ulan Press, 2012.
  • Francis Fahy Society at Kinvara.com
  • Rouse, Paul. "Fahy, Francis Arthur". Dictionary of Irish Biography.
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