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Peg Clancy
Born: Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland


Peg sang as part of a duo with her brother, Bobby Clancy, in the early 1960's.

image Peg has been involved in the amateur Drama movement for many years, working as actor and director with Brewery Lane Theatre Group, Carrick-on-Suir. Peg has also starred in the TV show's "On Home Ground" and "Fair City". Peg is a sister of the well known Clancy Brothers. The youngest in the Clancy family, and has been featured on some of their recordings.

Peg is well known for her acting as for her singing, she has appeared in many Carrick-on-Suir Drama Club plays. In 1961, she won the Cork Drama Prize for the "best actress" of the year.

Peg, is married to Tom Power and one of their son's is a former National and International cyclist, Bobby Power.

© Joe Cashin

Discography

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The Lark In The Morning: 1956 - TLP 1004 LP
various artists - w/Tommy Makem, Liam Clancy, Sarah Makem & Mrs. Joan Clancy
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So Early In The Morning: 1960 - Tradition TLP 1034 LP
Peg & Bobby Clancy
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Songs from Ireland: 1961 - Tradition TLP 1045 LP
Peg & Bobby Clancy
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Down by the Glenside
1963 - Folk Legacy FSE 008 LP
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As We Roved Out: 1964 - London Globe GLB 1018 LP
Peg & Bobby Clancy

Discography: Re-releases

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Songs From Ireland: 1968 - Ember FA 2057 LP
Peg & Bobby Clancy
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Traditional Songs of Ireland: 1976 - Olympic OL-6172 LP
Peg & Bobby Clancy
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So Early In The Morning: 1997 - Tradition/Rykodisc TCD1053
Peg & Bobby Clancy
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So Early In The Morning: 1997 - Tradition/Rykodisc TCD1053
Peg & Bobby Clancy
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Songs From Ireland: 2007 - Collectables COLCD0825 CD
Peg & Bobby Clancy

Balladeers Notes

In addition, the tracks from So Early In The Morning and Songs from Ireland have been included on many "Clancy Brothers" compilation LPs and CDs.