Paddy Reilly facts for kids

Patrick Reilly, born on October 18, 1939, is a famous Irish folk singer and guitarist. He was born in Rathcoole, County Dublin, Ireland. Paddy Reilly is known as one of Ireland's best ballad singers. He is especially famous for his versions of songs like "The Fields of Athenry", "Rose of Allendale", and "The Town I Loved So Well".

In 1983, Paddy Reilly released his version of "The Fields of Athenry" as a single. This song became very popular and stayed on the Irish music charts for 72 weeks! In 1988, he had a number one hit in Ireland with the song "Flight of Earls", which was written by Liam Reilly (who is not related to Paddy).

Paddy Reilly's Music Journey

For many years, Paddy Reilly performed by himself as a solo artist. In 1996, he joined a very famous Irish folk group called The Dubliners. He took the place of Ronnie Drew, who had been a member for a long time.

Paddy Reilly stayed with The Dubliners for nine years. In 2005, he decided to leave the group. He moved to New York City in the United States, where he owned several pubs. After living in New York for some years, he moved back home to Ireland. After he left, Patsy Watchorn joined The Dubliners.

Albums by Paddy Reilly

Paddy Reilly has released many albums throughout his career, both as a solo artist and with The Dubliners.

Solo Albums

• The Life of Paddy Reilly (1971)
• Paddy Reilly at Home (1972)
• The Town I Loved So Well (1975)
• Green Shamrock Shore (1980)
• The Fields of Athenry (1982)
• Live Paddy Reilly (1983)
• The Old Refrain (1984)
• Greatest Hits Live (1985)
• Paddy Reilly's Ireland (1986)
• Paddy Reilly Now (1988)
• Sings the Songs of Ewan MacColl (1990)
• Gold and Silver Days (1991)
• Come Back Paddy Reilly (2003)
• 32 Counties in Song (2003)

With The Dubliners

• Further Along (1996)
• Alive Alive-O (1997)
• 40 Years (2002)
• Live from the Gaiety (2002)