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Con Greaney


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Con Greaney was a traditional Irish singer from Athea, West Limerick. He was renowned for having a huge store of songs and for having an unadulterated traditional style. Con was particularly associated with the comic singing tradition. One reviewer described him, saying, "Full of fun, good humour and devilment, he was a widely loved character whose animated delivery of songs invariably guaranteed him standing ovations at public performances nationwide."

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Recordings

  • 'Traditional Singer', Oidhreacht, 1991, OIDH 002, including tracks 'My Cock Crew' and 'Around the Hills of Clare'
  • 'Cascades Of Song', Various Singers, 'A Tinker I Am' sung by Con Greaney (written by Sean Carthy, Catalogue Number: CFTS001, Claddagh Records, 2008
  • 'The Road to Athea', Clo Iar Chonnachta, CIC 082
    1. My Trousers Turned Back
    2. The Milltown Boy
    3. Carlow Town
    4. Will I Ever Forget The Day
    5. Ar Éirinn Ní Neosfainn Cé hÍ
    6. The Road To Athea
    7. Eileen O
    8. The Vales of New Dirreen
    9. The Cheese
    10. Nancy Hogan
  • Con Greaney was also recorded by the Irish Traditional Music Archive.
  • References

    Con Greaney Wikipedia