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Derek Warfield is an Irish singer, songwriter, historian and a founding member of the Wolfe Tones.
<p>Warfield was born the eldest of four in Inchicore, Dublin in 1943 and he was educated at Synge Street C.B.S. He was apprenticed as a tailor until becoming a folk musician He lives in Kilcock, Co. Kildare home. In 2006, Warfield's wife Nuala died.
<p>Derek Warfield is a singer, songwriter, mandolin player and a founding member of the Wolfe Tones, performing with the band for over 37 years. He has written and recorded over 60 songs and ballads. âThe Foggy Dewâ was the first of 16 albums recorded by the Wolfe Tones (1964) while the popular âSing Out For Irelandâ(1987) was the last studio album that all four members were present on.
<p>A solo album, âLegacyâ was released in 1995 and followed with âLiberteâ â98â, âSons of Erinâ, âTake Me Home To Mayoâ and âClear The Wayâ. Derek also has a video âLegacyâ and two books, âThe Songs and Ballads of 1798â and âThe Irish Songster of the American Civil...
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