- Paul Brady from Strabane, County Tyrone: Born May 19, 1947. Singer-songwriter blending folk and pop, known for albums like Welcome Here Kind Stranger (1978), named Melody Maker Folk Album of the Year. Played with The Johnstons and Planxty, influencing artists like Bob Dylan. Notable song: “The Island.”
- Philomena Begley from Pomeroy, County Tyrone: Born October 20, 1942. Country music singer, known as “The Queen of Country” in Ireland. Hits include “Blanket on the Ground.” A pioneer in Irish country music, she’s performed for decades.
- Andrew Strong from Omagh, County Tyrone (born in Dublin, raised partly in Tyrone): Born November 14, 1973. Singer, starred as Deco Cuffe in The Commitments (1991), performing soul classics. Known for his powerful voice, he’s toured with his own band.
- Juliet Turner from Tummery, near Omagh, County Tyrone: Born circa 1970s. Singer-songwriter in folk-pop, active in Dublin’s music scene since 1996. Albums like Burn the Black Suit (2001) earned critical acclaim; she’s opened for Bob Dylan and U2.
- Ryan Dolan from Strabane, County Tyrone: Born July 22, 1985. Pop singer, represented Ireland at Eurovision 2013 with “Only Love Survives.” Known for his dance-pop style and local performances.
- Donna Taggart from Omagh, County Tyrone: Born circa 1980s. Celtic and country singer, gained fame with her 2011 debut Celtic Lady Vol. 1. Her cover of “Jealous of the Angels” went viral, earning international recognition.
- Cliona Hagan from Ballinderry, County Tyrone: Born February 27, 1989. Country music singer, known for albums like Straight to You (2016). A rising star in Ireland’s country scene, she’s performed at major festivals.
- Hugo Duncan from Strabane, County Tyrone: Born March 26, 1950. Country singer and BBC broadcaster, nicknamed “The Wee Man from Strabane.” Known for hits like “Catch Me If You Can” and his radio show on BBC Radio Ulster.
- Johnny Loughrey from Newtownstewart, County Tyrone: Born July 20, 1945, died April 13, 2005. Country and Irish singer-songwriter, known for ballads like “The Black Velvet Band.” A popular figure in Ireland’s country music scene in the 1980s-90s.
- Andrea Begley from Pomeroy, County Tyrone: Born circa 1986. Singer-songwriter, won The Voice (2013). Her debut album The Message (2013) charted in England, blending folk and pop with a soulful voice.
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County Tyrone:
Ireland’s county Tyrone is a county of rolling landscapes and historic sites, with the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh offering a fascinating look at emigration history through recreated villages. The Sperrin Mountains provide hiking trails with panoramic views, while the Beaghmore Stone Circles add ancient intrigue. Other attractions include the historic town of Dungannon and its castle ruins. Tyrone is Ireland’s seventh largest county by size (3,263 square km) and 11th largest by population (188,383). Population peaked at 312,956 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 127,586 in 1936. In terms of hospitality, Tyrone is Ireland’s 24th most visited tourist county with around 68,000 international visitors per year.
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