I am originally from Ballymena, Co. Antrim, where I started off playing feisanna Many years ago with the late Mary Mulholland (R.I.P.), a great musician and sorely missed friend. This is my first time at ORNC since 1998, where I provided musical accompaniment, and also competed as a dancer under the Armstrong S.D., Belfast.

From there I went on tour with Riverdance, and after a few years found myself living in New York, where I work as a full-time musician and music-teacher. I would like to thank CLRG for having me at this year’s Oireachtas, as well as all those members, dancers and friends who have supported me throughout the years. Finally I would like to wish every dancer and CLRG the best for a most successful and memorable eventmay you cherish the memories as I do!