'Only our rivers run free' songwriter Mickey MacConnell dies
Born in 1947, near Enniskillen in Co Fermanagh, MacConnell was a journalist whose work appeared in the Irish press, The Washington post and the Kerryman.
He was also an acclaimed songwriter, and he released a number of albums including 'Peter Pan and me', which included evocative songs about the Troubles.
Another popular album was called 'joined up writing' and 'Live at John B's'.
Mr MacConnell's close friend Billy Keane described him as "one of the finest and most courageous singers of his generation".
Mr Mac Connell is survived by his wife Maura, and his daughters Kerry and Clare.
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