Bridie Gallagher
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Bridget "Bridie" Gallagher (7 September 1924 – 9 January 2012) was an Irish singer, affectionately known as "The Girl from Donegal". She has been described as "Ireland's first international pop star".[1]
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Birth name | Bridget Gallagher |
Also known as | "The Girl from Donegal" |
Born | (1924-09-07)7 September 1924 Creeslough, County Donegal, Ireland |
Died | 9 January 2012(2012-01-09) (aged 87) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Genres | Irish |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1956–2000 |
Labels | Beltona, Decca, London Records (US), Emerald Records, Parlophone, Capitol (US), Pye Records |
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Gallagher shot to fame in 1956 with her recording of "A Mother's Love's A Blessing" and achieved international acclaim with her legendary rendition of "The Boys From County Armagh". During her career, which spanned over six decades, she appeared in many leading venues across the globe. She also made songs such as "The Homes of Donegal" famous.