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<p>New page: &#039;&#039;&#039;Jamesie McCarthy:&#039;&#039;&#039; (1898-1977) born in Quilty, was known mainly as a singer of comic songs, though his repertoire did extend beyond these.  He came from a farming background, but...</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Jamesie McCarthy:&#039;&#039;&#039; (1898-1977) born in Quilty, was known mainly as a singer of comic songs, though his repertoire did extend beyond these.&amp;nbsp; He came from a farming background, but worked for Clare County Council and The Board of Works.<br /> <br /> Those who attended The Clancy School in 1976 have cause to remember with great affection, Jamesie’s participation in that event.&amp;nbsp; The recording of &#039;&#039;The Kerry Cock&#039;&#039; was made at the singers’ concert that year.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;Part of the booklet notes, written by Jim Carrol and Pat Mackenzie, to the Musical Traditions Records CDs Around the Hills of Clare (MTCD331-2)&#039;&#039;</div>

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