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Tommy, We Hardly Knew Ye

Tommy, We Hardly Knew Ye

“That the world may know, I died for love”

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Mar 14, 2024
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I cannot mark a single St. Patrick's Day without singer and storyteller Tommy Makem. I love him so!

He died in 2007— and we miss him dearly. The poetry and soul of his storytelling and singing were one of a kind. I hope you’ll enjoy some of his poetry and playing that I love best.

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