Irish Trivia
The last and arguably greatest of the famous Irish harpists was named Turlough O'Carolan, who was born in 1670 near Nobber, County Meath, and died March 25, 1738, This blind genius supposedly composed the music that eventually became the tune for the "Star-Spangled Banner."
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And after his death it was considered good luck to drink from a cup made out of the top of his skull!
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