What is recorded here

Catherine Hayes is a birthplace in County Limerick, Ireland. Perhaps her voice first touched that air on October 29, 1818, carrying music beyond the reach of ordinary lungs. Maybe the ground itself learned to ring before she ever sang.

Why this person is known: Irish operatic soprano (1818-1861)

Birthplace: Limerick

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Photo: Wood engraving from "Australian picture pleasure book", engraved, selected and arranged by Walter G. Mason., published J.R. Clarke, Sydney, Australia, 1857 · Public domain