Bridie Gallagher
Singer, Musical Artist
1924 – 2012
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Who was Bridie Gallagher?
Bridget "Bridie" Gallagher was an Irish singer, affectionately known as "The Girl from Donegal". Widely regarded as "Ireland's first international pop star".
Gallagher shot to fame in 1956 with her recording of "A Mother's Love's A Blessing" and achieved international acclaim with her legendary rendition of "The Boys From County Armagh". During her career, which spans over six decades, she has appeared in many leading venues across the globe. She also made songs such as "The Homes of Donegal" famous.
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- Born
- Sep 7, 1924
Creeslough - Also known as
- Bridie Gallager
- Gallagher, Bridie
- Profession
- Lived in
- County Donegal
- Died
- Jan 9, 2012
Belfast
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on July 23, 2013
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