Mary Duff Daniel O'Donnell

Irish country-folk singer Mary Duff is best-known as the musical partner of popular easy listening crooner Daniel O'Donnell, but is also responsible for a rather prolific solo career of her own. Born in Lobinstown, County Meath, Duff first began performing at the age of 12 in her accordionist father's local band, and after leaving school, combined working as a secretary with fronting rock & roll covers band Jukebox. After winning a talent competition held by the Sunday World newspaper, she was introduced to manager Sean Reilly, who offered her both a solo deal and the special ...