Ireland's First Superstar

Published: Nov. 2, 2018, 9 a.m.

Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore emigrated from Ballygar Co Galway to America in the 1840's. He went on to become a leading bandmaster and composer, writing the song \u2018When Johnny comes marching home\u2019. He played to millions during his lifetime. But this hugely successful entertainer and Ireland\u2019s first real superstar remains largely unknown. (2018)


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