Barney McKenna

Folk music of Ireland, Musical Artist

1939 – 2012

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Who was Barney McKenna?

Bernard Noël "Banjo Barney" McKenna was an Irish musician and a founding member of The Dubliners. He played the tenor banjo, mandolin, and melodeon. He was most renowned as a banjo player.

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Born
Dec 16, 1939
Dublin
Also known as
  • McKenna, Barney
Profession
Lived in
  • County Dublin
Died
Apr 5, 2012

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on July 23, 2013

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