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Sarah Makem plaque, Keady

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The photograph on this page of Sarah Makem plaque, Keady by Kenneth Allen as part of the Geograph project.

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Sarah Makem plaque, Keady

Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 28 Aug 2013

The following text is included in the description, "Sarah Makem the famous traditional singer was born in Keady in 1900 and lived in this house. Her mother's family were known as the "Singing Greene's of Keady." Her mother was a linen mill worker and her father. Tommy Boyle was a plumber. Sarah had five children, lack, Peggy. Mona. Nancy and Tommy who is also a famous singer. Sarah Makem's voice has been broadcast all over the world. Her recording of "As I Roved Out" was used as the signature tune for a BBC radio programme." Pictured here Image]

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.246559
Longitude
-6.703424