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Liam Clancy

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Liam Clancy was an Irish folk singer from Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, and the youngest member of the Clancy Brothers, who became Ireland's first pop stars. The group sold millions of records worldwide and performed sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. Bob Dylan considered Clancy the greatest ballad singer he had ever heard.

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When and where was Liam Clancy born?

Liam Clancy was born on 2 September 1935 in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland.

When did Liam Clancy die?

Liam Clancy died on 4 December 2009 in Cork, Ireland.

When was Liam Clancy active?

Liam Clancy was active from 1955 to 2009.

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1. In what year was Liam Clancy born?

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Not quite. The answer is 1935.

From the source: “He was born at Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland on 2 September 1935, the ninth and youngest surviving child (two died in childhood) of Robert Joseph Clancy and Joanna McGrath.”

2. In what year did Liam Clancy die?

Correct.

Not quite. The answer is 2009.

From the source: “Liam Clancy (Liam Mac Fhlannchadha; 2 September 1935 – 4 December 2009) was an Irish folk singer from Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. He was the youngest member of the influential folk group the Clancy Brothers, regarded as Ireland's fir”

3. In which place was Liam Clancy born?

Correct.

Not quite. The answer is Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland.

From the source: “He was born at Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland on 2 September 1935, the ninth and youngest surviving child (two died in childhood) of Robert Joseph Clancy and Joanna McGrath.”

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