Thomas P. Keenan Explained

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.

He is buried in Castletownroche.[1] [2] [3]

References

  1. http://www.corkkerry.ie/content.asp?id=87 Fáilte Ireland, Castletownroche
  2. http://www.blackwater.ie/metzke/metzke.html Blackwater.ie
  3. http://www.wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/04/love.htm "A Mother's Love's A Blessing" lyrics