Mary Connolly
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Mary Connolly, a talented singer born in Armagh, gained fame as the 'Dublin Street Singer' in the wake of the 1916 Rising, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and patriotic ballads, ultimately saving the financially troubled Empire Theatre during her record-breaking concert run in 1917.
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Mary Connolly was a street singer who rose to fame in Dublin during the 1916 Rising.
‘As Irish as the pigs of Drogheda’ – Frank McNally on rise and fall of street singer Mary Connolly – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-02-05
Ireland· 2026-02-05
