Jimmy Kerrigan (b.1954)

Jimmy Kerrigan is the youngest in the family and plays the melodeon. He married Geraldine Haughey, Kilcar (RIP) and they lived in Drimnaherk. They have three children, Irene,…

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Tom Kerrigan (b.1939)

Tom Kerrigan was born in 1939 shortly after his father had passed away. Tom is married with six children. He played the melodeon, tin whistle and bodhrán and…

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Patsy Kerrigan (1937 – 2018)

Patsy was the eldest boy in the family of Kathleen and Tom Kerrigan. Patsy’s father died when he was very young. His mother Kathleen lived in Sallows until…

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Mickey Doherty (1895 – 1979)

Mickey Doherty of Drimagra played the fife with the Drimarone Ancient Order of Hibernian’s (Fife & Drum Band). The AOH was particularly active during the years of the…

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Mickey McGroarty (1908 – 1999)

Michael McGroarty of Sallows is remembered in his locality as a man of great skill, generosity and craftsmanship who had a natural affinity and respect for his environment….

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Charlie O’Neill (1916 – 2013)

Charlie O’Neill was born on Christmas Day, 1916 and was known thereafter as Charlie ‘Santa’ O’Neill. Surrounded by a vibrant music tradition, local players included Paddy McDyer and…

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Daniel Donnelly Gallagher (1892 – 1964)

Daniel Donnelly Gallagher was, without doubt, one of the most important characters in the music tradition in the parish of Inver. Like John James Connaghan, His house in…

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Johnny Monaghan (1896 – 1978)

Johnny, a brother of Patrick and Eddie Monaghan is remembered as a lively character who lived for traditional music and dance. Like Patrick, he was a melodeon player…

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