Francis Arthur Fahy, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Francis Arthur Fahy

Irish songwriter

Date of Birth: 29-Sep-1854

Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001

Profession: poet, songwriter

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Francis Arthur Fahy (29 September 1854 – 1935) was an Irish nationalist, songwriter and poet.
He is probably best remembered as the composer of the evergreen "The Ould Plaid Shawl".
He collaborated with various composers, including Alicia Adélaide Needham, an associate of the Royal Academy of Music.