Con Greaney
Con Greaney was a traditional Irish singer from Athea, West Limerick. He was renowned for having a huge store of songs and for having an unadulterated traditional style.[1] Con was particularly associated with the comic singing tradition.
Full of fun, good humour and devilment, he was a widely loved character whose animated delivery of songs invariably guaranteed him standing ovations at public performances nationwide.[2]
Recordings
- 'Traditional Singer', Oidhreacht, 1991, OIDH 002.
- 'Cascades Of Song', Various Singers, 'A Tinker I Am' sung by Con Greaney (written by Sean Carthy, Catalogue Number: CFTS001, Claddagh Records, 2008 [3]
- 'The Road to Athea', Clo Iar Chonnachta, CIC 082[2]
- Con Greaney was also recorded by the Irish Traditional Music Archive.
Tracks on 'Traditional Singer' include: 'My Cock Crew' and 'Around the Hills of Clare'
The track listing on 'The Road to Athea' is as follows:
1. My Trousers Turned Back
2. The Milltown Boy
3. Carlow Town
4. Will I Ever Forget The Day
5. Ar Éirinn Ní Neosfainn Cé hÍ
6. The Road To Athea
7. Eileen O
8. The Vales of New Dirreen
9. The Cheese
10. Nancy Hogan