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Luke Kelly

Irish singer and musician (1940–1984)
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Luke Kelly

Summary

Luke Kelly is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on November 17, 1940[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on January 30, 1984[5]. He worked as a singer[6], banjoist[7], and guitarist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Luke Kelly was born in Dublin[2].
  • Luke Kelly died in Dublin[4].
  • Luke Kelly was born on November 17, 1940[3].
  • Luke Kelly died on January 30, 1984[5].
  • Luke Kelly is buried at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].
  • Luke Kelly was married to Deirdre O'Connell[11].
  • Luke Kelly held citizenship in Ireland[12].
  • Luke Kelly worked as a singer[6].
  • Luke Kelly's professions included banjoist[7].
  • Luke Kelly worked as a guitarist[8].
  • Luke Kelly was a member of The Dubliners[13].
  • Luke Kelly is recorded as male[14].
  • Luke Kelly's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Luke Kelly's genre is Irish folk music[16].
  • Luke Kelly's genre is folk music[17].
  • Luke Kelly's Commons category is recorded as Luke Kelly (musician)[18].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[19].
  • Luke Kelly's family name is recorded as Kelly[20].
  • Luke Kelly's given name is recorded as Luke[21].
  • Luke Kelly's official website is recorded as http://itsthedubliners.com/lk_01.htm[22].
  • Luke Kelly's web feed URL is recorded as https://insanityworkout.us.org/feed/[23].
  • Luke Kelly's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Luke Kelly's instrument is recorded as banjo[25].
  • Luke Kelly's instrument is recorded as voice[26].
  • Luke Kelly's described by source is recorded as The Companion to Irish Traditional Music[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Luke Kelly was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on November 17, 1940[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], banjoist[7], and guitarist[8].

Personal Life

Luke Kelly was married to Deirdre O'Connell[11].

Death and Burial

Luke Kelly died on January 30, 1984[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[19]. Burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Luke Kelly has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Luke Kelly born?

Born in Dublin[2], Luke Kelly…

Where did Luke Kelly die?

Luke Kelly passed away in Dublin[4].

Who was Luke Kelly married to?

Luke Kelly's spouses include Deirdre O'Connell[11].

What did Luke Kelly do for work?

Luke Kelly worked as singer[6], banjoist[7], and guitarist[8].

Related Entities

Ireland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website → http://itsthedubliners.com/lk_01.htm
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    Place of birth → Dublin
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