Ireland
Singer Frank Harte dies aged 72
Monday, 27 June 2005
The renowned Dublin singer and record maker Frank Harte has died at the age of 72.
Born in Chapelizod, he was well known for his rendition of songs and produced a book on 'Dublin Street Songs'.
Mr Harte, a retired architect, was also a great collector of songs, from Dublin and Northern Ireland.
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He also has a string of recordings to his name, most notably 'Through Dublin City', 'Daybreak', 'A Candle End' and his most recent production about the famine entitled 'Great Hunger'.
Mr Harte had a particular fondness for the late 18th Century French leader Napoleon Bonaparte, and wrote a number of songs about him.
Audio & Video
- Nine News: Laura Fletcher looks back on the life and career of the reknowned Dublin performer
- Six One News: Watch the report
