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CodeDS/UK/11974
NameBerry; Paddy (12 October 1937); Irish folk singer
Variations of NamePatrick Joseph Berry
Dates12 October 1937
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginScar, Duncormick, Wexford, Ireland (born)
BiographyPaddy Berry is a traditional Irish singer. Paddy is a well known performer of local Wexford ballads, as well as a songwriter and song and folklore collector. He has made a major contribution to the revival of traditional music, song and dance in Ireland over the past fifty years.

Paddy has been a prominent member of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for nearly five decades and has been involved in various cultural education initiatives. His very important contribution has been recognised by fellow musicians and also earned Paddy a special lifetime achievement award from the president of Ireland, Mary McAleese, in 2003.

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