Philomena Begley

About Philomena Begley

This Northern Irish singer is most known for her duet with Ray Lynam,"My Elusive Dreams", which appeared on the albums Meet the Queen of Country Music (1974), Blanket on the Ground (1975), and Queen of the Silver Dollar (1976). (1976).

Philomena Begley is a country music singer from Northern Ireland. Today, Begley is affectionately referred to as the "country queen".

Years active	1963–present
Associated acts	Old Cross Céilí Band, Country Flavour, Ramblin Men, Shotgun, Ray Lynam
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	vocals
Born	October 20, 1942, Pomeroy, County Tyrone, Ireland
Labels	Top Spin, Release, Ritz, Prism Leisure, H&H
Genres	Country, Gospel

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Trivia

Philomena Begley performed at both New York's Carnegie Hall and Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.

Philomena Begley before fame

Before joining her first music group, the Old Cross Ceili Band, she worked in the textile industry (later renamed Old Cross Bandshow and The Country Flavour).

Achievement of Philomena Begley

She played at New York's Carnegie Hall and Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Philomena Begley family life

She had three children with Tom Quinn: Carol, Mary, and Aiden. Her birthplace is Pomeroy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Andrea Begley, The Voice UK winner, is her aunt.

Associations of Philomena Begley

In 1975, her cover of Billie Joe Spears'"Blanket on the Ground" peaked at number five on the Irish music charts.

Philomena Begley Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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