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President pays tribute to 'one of Ireland’s great folk singers' Mary McPartlan

“It is with deep sadness that Sabina and I have heard of the death of a dear friend, Mary McPartlan, musical director, broadcaster, and one of Ireland’s great folk singers.”

President pays tribute to 'one of Ireland’s great folk singers' Mary McPartlan — Mary McPartlan performing in 2016

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020 - 15:58

Lorna Siggins

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to folk singer, musical director and broadcaster Mary McPartlan who has died after an illness.

“It is with deep sadness that Sabina and I have heard of the death of a dear friend, Mary McPartlan, musical director, broadcaster, and one of Ireland’s great folk singers,” Mr Higgins said in a statement today.

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