Mike McGrath was born in Patrick's Cove in 1919.He was the son of Patrick and Elizabeth. Mike worked as a fisherman most of his life. In the 1940s he worked as a carpenter and a painter helping to build the American base at Argentia.
A Few of Mike's Songs
Biddy McGraw
The Hilltoppers give us an upbeat version of an Irish favourite. Featuring Adrian O'Keefe, Ed Bennett, Dan Gambin, Leo Power and Jerome Hann. From There's No Place Like Home. Sawyer Hill Productions. 2012.
Now I'm 64
A lament for lost youth (collected by Agnes Walsh for the Town of Placentia in 2006).
I Spied a Fair Damsel
A young fellow is quick to propose marriage on the beach of Strawblaine (collected by Agnes Walsh for the Town of Placentia in 2006).