The French-McCormack Mystery – Ireland's Own
The French-McCormack Mystery John McCormack and Percy French were made for each other; both stage performers, both supreme communicators; the great ballad composer and the great ballad singer; the perfect combination of talents. Yet McCormack never sang a French composition. Liam O Raghallaigh wonders why? William Percy French was born on May 1st, 1854, at Clooneyquin, Co. Roscommon, to Christopher French and Susan Emma Percy. His father was High Sheriff of Roscommon and the family was close knit and comfortable. Percy was educated in England before moving to Foyle College, Derry...
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