October 18, 1939 in Dublin) is an Irishfolk vocalist plus guitarist. He is single of Ireland's the majority famous balladeers and is best recognized for his renditions of The Fields of Athenry and The Town I Loved So Healthy. J. Intended for years a solo performer, he connected The Dubliners in 1996 as a substitute for long occasion member Ronnie Drew.

He absent the collection after 9 existence to move to New York in 2005 and was replaced by Pawn Watchorn. You be able to assist by increasing it.