The Pattersons
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The Pattersons were an Irish
folk band from County Donegal
during the 1960s and 1970s. Originally consisting of Billy, Ronnie, Christine and Dorothy, they became a trio in 1969 when Dorothy left. The group released 5 LP
s and achieved international recognition in the 70s, but are today best remembered for their frequent appearances on the Morecambe & Wise show, totalling 13 in all.
Ronnie Patterson married Rhona Duffy and they have two daughters, Stephanie and Gillian. He retired from RTÉ and now lives near Ramelton, Co. Donegal.
Christine Patterson married Dr. Michael O'Dowd and they have four children, Katy, Clare, Michael and David. They reside in Bearna, Co. Galway.
Billy Patterson married Carmel Gallagher and had three children, Aran, Iona and Adam. They now live in Manorcunningham, County Donegal. His first marriage to Jane blessed him with daughters Kiera, Jacqueline and Lizzie.
Dorothy Patterson married Bill Orr and they have three children, Tory, Ailsa and Christopher. They live near Dungloe, Co. Donegal.
Despite numerous invitations to re-form the group always declined.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
folk band from County Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
during the 1960s and 1970s. Originally consisting of Billy, Ronnie, Christine and Dorothy, they became a trio in 1969 when Dorothy left. The group released 5 LP
LP album
The LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry...
s and achieved international recognition in the 70s, but are today best remembered for their frequent appearances on the Morecambe & Wise show, totalling 13 in all.
Ronnie Patterson married Rhona Duffy and they have two daughters, Stephanie and Gillian. He retired from RTÉ and now lives near Ramelton, Co. Donegal.
Christine Patterson married Dr. Michael O'Dowd and they have four children, Katy, Clare, Michael and David. They reside in Bearna, Co. Galway.
Billy Patterson married Carmel Gallagher and had three children, Aran, Iona and Adam. They now live in Manorcunningham, County Donegal. His first marriage to Jane blessed him with daughters Kiera, Jacqueline and Lizzie.
Dorothy Patterson married Bill Orr and they have three children, Tory, Ailsa and Christopher. They live near Dungloe, Co. Donegal.
Despite numerous invitations to re-form the group always declined.