A History of Ireland in Song

Peader Kearney

Peader Kearney, 1883-1942. For most of his life, worked as a labourer. A member of the Gaelic League and the Irish Volunteers; was out in 1916. Became disillusioned after the Civil War. Author of many well-loved rebel songs, including Down by the Glenside (aka Bold Fenian Men). Brendan Behan's uncle.

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