Fred Finn
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Fred Finn Fred was born in Killavil, Co. Sligo in 1919. His father Mick a Fianna Fáil
activist and former councillor, was also a fiddle player and a contemporary of Michael Coleman. Fred was one of the most popular of the South Sligo musicians, renowned for his wit and humour as well as his highly individual fiddle playing. Fred played with many musicians from the locality, but was perhaps best known for his superb duet playing with Peter Horan
. Other musical partners included Jackie Coleman, James Murray, and Jimmy Murphy. Fred died in January 1986 and a monument to his honor stands outside Killavil church.
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
activist and former councillor, was also a fiddle player and a contemporary of Michael Coleman. Fred was one of the most popular of the South Sligo musicians, renowned for his wit and humour as well as his highly individual fiddle playing. Fred played with many musicians from the locality, but was perhaps best known for his superb duet playing with Peter Horan
Peter Horan
Peter Horan is an Irish flute and fiddle player who is known for having developed a unique style influenced by the local irish fiddling tradition. He was called "one of the country's best known flute and fiddle players" when he died.For nearly 30 years performed as a duet with the famous fiddler...
. Other musical partners included Jackie Coleman, James Murray, and Jimmy Murphy. Fred died in January 1986 and a monument to his honor stands outside Killavil church.