Martin Fay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Martin Fay

Irish musician

Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1936

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 14-Nov-2012

Profession: fiddler

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Martin Joseph Fay (19 September 1936 – 14 November 2012) was an Irish fiddler and bones player, and a former member of The Chieftains. He was born in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland.
In 1962, he became one of the founding members of The Chieftains.
In 2001, he decided to stop touring with The Chieftains, limiting his appearances with the group to events in Ireland.
He subsequently retired in 2002.
He died in Cabra at age 76.
He had been ill for some time.