Eamonn Monaghan (b.1929)

Eamonn Monaghan is a lilter, whistler, singer, dancer and storyteller from the townland of Drumkeelan. Born in 1929, he was surrounded by a strong tradition of dance music…

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Charlie McCahill (1895 – 1949)

Charlie McCahill was a highly regarded fiddler with a sweet tone. He has been described as a ‘Sunday afternoon’ fiddle player and Jim Meehan, his neighbour maintained that…

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Jim Meehan (1903 – 1986)

Jim Meehan, a fiddler and melodeon player was born in 1903, the youngest child of Peter and Susie Meehan (née McGroarty). Jim was surrounded by a strong musical…

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