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When I was growing up, I'd be in the choir. My mum was the organist in the church, so I'd sing in the church.
Enya
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Enya
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: May 17
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Gaoth Dobhair
Eithne Ní Bhraonáin
Enya Brennan
Eithne Ni Bhraonain
Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin
Eithne Padraigin Ni Bhraonain
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