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Ciarán Bourke
Irish musician
Ciarán Bourke | |
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Born | 18 February 1935 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 10 May 1988 (aged 53) Dublin, Ireland |
Genres | Irish folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist |
Years active | 1962–1974 (The Dubliners) |
Formerly of | The Dubliners |
Musical artist
Ciarán Bourke (18 February 1935 – 10 May 1988) was an Irish musician and one of the original founding members of the Irish folk band The Dubliners.[1]
Early life
Ciarán Bourke was born in Dublin on 18 February 1935, but lived most of his life in Tibradden, County Dublin.
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His father, a doctor, was in practice in the city. The children had an Irish-speaking nanny. Ciarán's early exposure to Irish continued throughout his education, attending Colaiste Mhuire, Parnell Square, Dublin. He later attended University College Dublin for a course in Agricultural Science.
He did not take his degree but always retained an interest in farming.
The Dubliners
After leaving universi