James Byrne | |
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Background information | |
Born | Gleann Cholm Cille, County Donegal, Ireland | 4 January 1946
Died | 8 November 2008 Gleann Cholm Cille, County Donegal, Ireland | (aged 62)
Genres | Traditional Irish music Folk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument | Fiddle |
Years active | 1965–2008 |
Labels | Claddagh Records |
James Byrne (/bɜːrn/; Irish: An Beirneach; 4 January 1946 – 8 November 2008) was an Irish farmer and fiddle playing icon from Donegal.[1] He has been called one of Ireland's leading fiddle players.[2]