Tom Lenihan

Tom Lenihan (1908–1990) was a well known Irish traditional singer from Milltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland.

Tom and Margaret Lenihan (born Vaughan) lived in a farmhouse in Knockbrack, a few miles outside Miltown Malbay.

According to the sleevenotes of the CD Around the Hills of Clare:[1] Tom had a very large repertoire and positive ideas about singing.

He insisted that the story was most important aspect; the singer's involvement with the song was paramount.

One can appreciate why Tom had so many narrative songs in his repertoire; his attitude to singing is illustrated on the two tracks of speech.