FRED FINN Fred was born in Killaville, Co. Sligo in 1919. His father Mick was also a fiddle player and a contemporary of Michael Coleman. Fred was on of the most popular of the South Sligo musicians, renowned for his wit and humour as well as his highly individual fiddle playing. Fred played with many musicians from the locality, but was perhaps best known for his superb duet playing with Peter Horan. Other musical partners included Jackie Coleman, James Murray, and Jimmy Murphy. Fred died in 1986.
The Old Blackthorn This recording is made available here with permission of the Coleman Heritage Society
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