O'Brien Family
The Music Continues...
The family grew up in a home where music classes and music sessions were part of everyday life. It just seemed natural that each one of them started playing...
About Sean
Sean, the eldest, started playing the flute when he was fourteen. He attended classes at Scoil Samradh Willie Clancy for many years and continued playing in Brid's flute classes until aged eighteen. He performs regularly with the family at various concerts.
About Eibhlis
Eibhlis started playing the uilleann pipes when she was ten. She has attended classes at the Scoil Samradh Willie Clancy for many years and also attended classes with Peter Laban. Eibhlis continues a family tradition of piping, her grand-uncles, Martin Talty and J.C. Talty, both gifted pipers.
About Deirdre
Deirdre started playing the harp when she was ten. Her tutors include names such as Paul Dooley, Fionnuala Rooney, Maedhbh de Buitlier and Janet Harbison, as well as attending the Scoil Samradh Willie Clancy. She is currently studying music in the University of Limerick.
About Liam
Liam started playing the concertina after getting one for his tenth birthday, learning tunes from his tin whistle repertoire. He has since attended classes at the Scoil Samradh Willie Clancy and with Noel Hill. Liam is currently studying for a B.A. in Irish Music & Dance in the University of Limerick.
About Sinead
Sinead started playing the fiddle when she was just five and attended classical classes for a number of years. She attends traditional classes at the Scoil Samradh Willie Clancy and with Sinead Heagney and Vincent Griffen.
