Thomas Peter Keenan (1866–1927), from Castletownroche, County Cork, Ireland, is the composer of such songs as "The Boys From The County Armagh", "A Mother's Love's A Blessing" and "The Old Rustic Bridge by the Mill." His songs have been widely recorded, most recently by Louise Morrisey, Foster and Allen and Daniel O'Donnell.[1]

He is buried in Castletownroche.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ McDonagh, Michael J; O'Donnell, Daniel (2007), Daniel O'Donnell's Ireland, London: Virgin Books, p. 122, ISBN 978-1-905264-08-7
  2. ^ Fáilte Ireland, Castletownroche
  3. ^ Blackwater.ie
  4. ^ "A Mother's Love's A Blessing" lyrics