Famous People with Name Clancy

Tom Clancy            Origin/Culture/Country: Irish

Tom Clancy: was a member of the Irish folk singing group The Clancy Brothers.Much of his earlier life was entwined with that of his older brother Patrick Clancy; both men were born in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, and later served in the Royal Air Force during World War II (Tom served in Europe and North Africa), despite having been members of the Irish Republican Army several years earlier.

Patrick Clancy            Origin/Culture/Country: Irish

Patrick Clancy: was an Irish folk singer best known as a member of the group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem.In 1955 their younger brother Liam Clancy immigrated to New York, where he teamed up with Tommy Makem, also from Ireland. Tommy's hand had been crushed by a press while working in Dover, New Hampshire, so he decided to try acting and singing as a serious career. The two began singing together and were soon joined by Pat and Tom.

William 'Liam' Clancy            Origin/Culture/Country: Irish

William 'Liam' Clancy: is an Irish folk singer. With his brothers Tom, and Patrick Clancy, as well as Tommy Makem, he was part of the popular group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem.

Edward (Ed) Clancy            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Edward (Ed) Clancy: is an English professional track and road bicycle racer who rides for the Rapha Condor-Sharp team. On the track his specialist discipline is the pursuit. He won the first stage of the 2005 Tour of Berlin. He also won 2007 team pursuit world championship.

George Clancy            Origin/Culture/Country: Irish

George Clancy: is an international rugby union referee. He is attached to Bruff RFC.