Darach Ó Catháin
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Darach Ó Catháin (30 September 1922 – 29 September 1987) was an Irish sean-nós singer. Along with his fellow Connemara-native, Seosamh Ó hÉanaí, he was one of the most prominent sean-nós singers of his day and was praised by Seán Ó Riada. Ó Catháin left Ireland for work and set down in Leeds, West Yorkshire where he lived out the rest of his life.
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Birth name | Darach Ó Catháin |
Born | 30 September 1922 Maimin, Lettermore, Connemara, Ireland |
Died | 29 September 1987 Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
Genres | Sean-nós |
Occupation(s) | Farmer, writer, composer |
Labels | Gael-Linn Records |
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