Paddy Reilly
Folk music of Ireland, Musical Artist
1939 –
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Who is Paddy Reilly?
Patrick 'Paddy' Reilly is an Irish folk singer and guitarist. He is one of Ireland's most famous balladeers and is best known for his renditions of "The Fields of Athenry" and "The Town I Loved So Well".
For years a solo performer, he joined The Dubliners in 1996 as a replacement for long-time member Ronnie Drew. He left the group after 9 years to move to New York in 2005 and was replaced by Patsy Watchorn.
He currently owns a number of bars in New York, including Paddy Reilly's on 29th Street and 2nd Avenue.
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