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Member Since: 21/12/2007
Band Members: Eamonn Moloney, hailing from Newport in Co. Tipperary, is one of Ireland’s finest young flute & bodhrán players. He is currently studying at the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance at the University of Limerick where he has received tuition from some of the best musicians in the world including Kevin Crawford (Lunasa), Brian Finnegan (Flook), Jean Michele Veillion and Jim Higgins (Altan, Riverdance). He has performed with the Chieftains in University Concert Hall Limerick and has also appeared with the Irish Harp Orchestra on several occasions. Eamonn has played at many venues and events across Ireland, Europe, America and China with various musicians such as Niall Keegan and Seán O’Se (Ceoltoiri Chualainn). As well as being a talented musician Eamonn is also an accomplished Irish Dancer and has performed at the World Irish Dancing Championships.

Teresa Horgan, who is an accomplished performer in contemporary Irish traditional flute playing and singing, was born and bred in Buttevant, Co. Cork. She has been singing as long as she can remember and has played the flute for the past eight years. Teresa’s music has taken her to places such as Belgium, France, Italy, Denmark and elsewhere. Over the years she has performed in several well known music productions including the Galway-based music and dance show, “Music at the Crossroads”. She has also shared the stage with infamous band ‘The Chieftains’, Galway-based band ‘Nábac’, Cork-based band ‘Arundó’, and many more. Kate Rusby, Declan O’ Rourke, Jeff Buckley and Paul Brady are but a few of the artists who have influenced Teresa in the development of her unique style of singing.

Michael Harrison, a grandson of well known fiddler Aggie Whyte of Ballinakill, Co. Galway, is at the forefront of young Irish fiddle players. He was taught by Brendan Larrissey of Arcady. Michael has developed a fluent and free flowing style of playing, influenced by the tradition of East Galway. Michael is a three time All Ireland fiddle champion in both underage and senior competitions. He has toured extensively around the world visiting Japan (EXPO) China, Australia, France, Germany, Slovenia, Britain and America and has performed with acclaimed musicians such as Seán O’Se (Ceoiltoiri Chualann) and Brendan McGlinchey. He has appeared on two Comhaltas recordings and has made several radio and television appearances including Geantrai with Gerry “Banjo” O’Connor (Four Men & A Dog), Arty McGlynn and Ned Kelly.

Andrew Meaney, from Rathmines Co. Dublin, is an extremely talented young guitar player. Primarily self-taught, Andrew has acquired a powerful rhythmic style of playing. He has become well-known on the session circuit around Ireland by playing at many festivals and featuring on radio broadcasts such as RTE’s Ceili House, presented by Kieran Hanrahan. Having studied music in D.I.T. Andrew has gone on to perform on the world stage with Fergal O’Murchu’s widely acclaimed music and dance show “Ragús”. He has also performed at “The World Fleadh” and was an artist at “Bal De Europe” in France. Andrew cites, among others, Steve Cooney, Jim Murray, Alec Finn and Andy Irvine as his main influences.

Janine Redmond, native to Dublin, is an excellent exponent of the Button Accordion and Melodeon. Under the tuition of Sligo born John Regan and well-known flute player June McCormack, she has achieved numerous solo All Ireland Titles in both Accordion and Melodeon. Having graduated from UCD in Irish and Music she has attained a rich traditional style influenced by luminaries such as Joe Burke. Janine has also toured extensively throughout America, Latvia, China, Japan, Poland, France and Australia. She has performed with the renowned music and dance group Bru Boru in Cashel, Co. Tippereary and has also appeared on RTE’s Bloom of Youth programme, which can be heard at http://www.rte.ie/radio1/thebloomofyouth/1093333.html .
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