Happy Birthday, Bing Crosby! On May 3, 1903, we welcomed a legend into our midst and in tribute, we are looking back at the amazing Irish roots of the singer.
Today, on his birthday, we examine the amazing Irish ancestry of Bing Crosby.
Editor s note: Happy Birthday, Bing Crosby! On May 3, 1903, we welcomed a legend into our midst and in tribute, we are looking back at the amazing Irish roots of the singer. Crosby sang many Irish songs during his time and is it any wonder that they were some of his favorites what with his great-great-grandfather coming from County Cork.Â
After years of research, Dr. Noel Buckley has traced legendary singer and actor Bing Crosbyâs lineage back to his great-great-grandfatherâs home in West Cork.Â
Buckley, who is a big fan of Crosby, explained, âAll that is left now is a ruined ivy-clad wall . the gable end of the family home,â and went on to point out that, âif proper interpretive signs were installed, or if a plaque was erected, it could become a massive attraction in the area.â