Person Open DS/UK/17225 McGuigan; Patrick "Pat" (1935-1987); Irish singer McGuigan Patrick "Pat" 1935-1987 Irish singer Male Pat McGeegan

Patrick (Pat) McGuigan (1935–1987) was a famous Irish singer born in Clones. His son, Barry McGuigan, is a former world featherweight champion boxer. Pat McGuigan came into the national spotlight in 1968, when he competed for Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest (as Pat McGeegan) with the song Chance of a Lifetime, arriving in fourth place. Subsequently, he made some albums and scored a few hits, and his rendition of Danny Boy became well known. McGuigan was also a respected songwriter. McGuigan became known in the United States after his son's world title winning victory over Eusebio Pedroza. On June 13, 1986, he sang the American national anthem before the world championship bout between Carlos Santos and Buster Drayton in New Jersey. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 6/9/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 c47bf1fb-c5e0-47ac-a932-66fd1df9275e