Peadar Kearney

Lyricist

1883 – 1942

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Who was Peadar Kearney?

Peadar Kearney was an Irish republican and composer of numerous rebel songs. In 1907 he wrote the lyrics to "The Soldier's Song", now the Irish national anthem.

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Born
Dec 12, 1883
Dublin
Also known as
  • Cearnaígh, Peadar Ó
Profession
Lived in
  • Dublin
Died
Nov 24, 1942
Resting place
Glasnevin Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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