James Byrne | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:James-Byrne.jpg) James Byrne – Glencolumbkille 2 August 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 4 January 1946 Gleann Cholm Cille, County Donegal, Ireland |
| Died | 8 November 2008 (aged 62) Gleann Cholm Cille, County Donegal, Ireland |
| 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]
- ^ James Byrne Archived 2008-05-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Ireland's leading fiddle players". Archived from the original on 4 December 2008.