Fred Finn (1919, Killavil, County Sligo – January 1986) was a popular musician in South Sligo, in western Ireland, known for his wit and humour as well as his fiddle playing. His father Mick, a Fianna Fáil activist and former councillor, was also a fiddle player.
Fred played with many musicians from the locality, and for 30 years performed as a duo with Peter Horan.Musician Peter Horan dies; Radio Telefís Éireann; accessed 26 July 2013
His 1966 album Mickie Finn's – America's No. 1 Speakeasy, which included Finn's Television Cast, achieved commercial success, reaching No. 120 in the US during a fifteen-week run on the charts.
Discography Music of Sligo (with Peter Horan) Mickie Finn's – America's No. 1 Speakeasy (No. 120 US)
References
External links Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann page