Sarah Makem plaque Keady
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Sarah Makem plaque Keady
Image: © Sean Davis Taken: 3 Mar 2020
Plaque remembering Sarah Makem on the front wall of her home in Keady, Co. Armagh. It reads: SARAH MAKEM 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, Jack, Peggy, Mona, Nancy and Tommy who was 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.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.246507
Longitude
-6.703656