Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland
Date of Birth: 8 May, 1960
Ethnicity: Irish, as well as 1/8 Scottish
Paul Harrington is an Irish musician. He, along with Charlie McGettigan, are the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, representing Ireland. He is the son of Eileen Mary (Mills) and Joseph James “Joe’ Harrington.
Paul is married to Karol Sadlier.
A MyHeritage DNA test taken by Paul stated that his genetic ancestry is:
*100% Irish, Scottish, and Welsh
Paul’s paternal grandfather was Richard Harrington (the son of John Harrington and Mary Anne Keenan). Richard was born in Dublin. Mary Anne’s mother was Margaret Nolan.
Paul’s paternal grandmother was Susan Kerrigan (the daughter of James Kerrigan and Jane Gerrard). Susan was born in Navan, County Meath. James was the son of Thomas Kerrigan and Sarah Ludlow. Jane was the daughter of Sam Gerrard.
Paul’s maternal grandfather was James Mills (the son of Michael Mills and Mary Ellen O’Reilly). James was born in Dublin. Michael was a Scottish sailor, and was the son of William Mills. Mary was the daughter of James O’Reilly and Margaret Doherty.
Paul’s maternal grandmother was Christina Harper (the daughter of Patrick Harper and Mary Peelo). Christina was born in Dublin. Patrick was the son of Charles Harper and Jane McQuillan. Mary was the daughter of John Peelo.
Sources: Family history of Paul Harrington – https://www.myheritage.com
Marriage record of Paul’s paternal grandparents, Richard Harrington and Susan Kerrigan – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Birth record of Paul’s paternal grandfather, Richard Harrington – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Birth record of Paul’s paternal grandmother, Susan Kerrigan – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Marriage record of Paul’s paternal great-grandparents, James Kerrigan and Jane Gerrard – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Marriage record of Paul’s maternal grandparents, James Mills and Christina Harper – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-grandmother, Mary Ellen O’Reilly – https://www.ancestry.com
Birth record of Paul’s maternal grandmother, Christina Harper – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Marriage record of Paul’s maternal great-grandparents, Patrick Harper and Mary Peelo – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie
Baptismal record of Paul’s maternal great-grandfather, Patrick Harper – https://www.ancestry.com