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Names of De Dannan Singers?

28 Jun 07 - 09:26 AM (#2089023)
Subject: Names of De Dannan Singers?
From: GUEST,Greer Hart

Here's one for you... What is the name of the singer who (we think)sang with DeDannan and recorded, Mary's Darlin Soldier, Pretty Polly, Elfin Knight. Mike Harding played a track about a year ago of a guy singing Mary's Darlin' Soldier and I would love to know who he was and if he has any solo recordings. Please help - maybe it wasn't even DeDannan he sang with, but whatever - does this ring any bells?


28 Jun 07 - 10:14 AM (#2089074)
Subject: RE: Names of De Dannan Singers?
From: Tim theTwangler

Dee,Dan,Anne?
The Villan will know he knows everybody.


28 Jun 07 - 10:38 AM (#2089094)
Subject: RE: Names of De Dannan Singers?
From: redsnapper

Johnny Moynihan?

RS


28 Jun 07 - 01:49 PM (#2089268)
Subject: RE: Names of De Dannan Singers?
From: Declan

That would have been Danú rather than De Dannan. The singer was Ciarán Ó Gealbháin. Ciarán left the band a few years back and was replaced by Muireann NicAomhlaoimh. Ciarán is indeed a fine singer (as is Muireann).

I haven't heard of any solo recordings, but don't take my word for it.