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Annemarie McCormack hails from Kilfenora in County
Clare. Her family have long been associated with the Kilfenora Ceili Band. Annemarie plays with the present Kilfenora Ceili Band and has a very distinctive North Clare Fiddle style. Her teacher was Gus
Tierney whom she respects gre atly as both a teacher and musician. She also featured on
the following Recordings: 'St Fachnans'; 'The Kilfenora Ceili Band' (1995); and 'Set on Stone' (1997);
Conor McCarthy
comes from Ennis in County Clare, coming from a long line of traditional musicians. Conor plays with the present Kilfenora Band and recorded with the band on 'The Kilfenora Ceili Band' (1995) and 'Set on
Stone' (1997). Conor learnt his music from his father, well known box player Johnny McCarthy.
Cyril O'Donoghue originally comes from Ennis, Co. Clare but now
resides in Shannon. Cyril plays Guitar & Bouzouki on the CD. Cyril's background is also steeped in traditional music with both his father and
his brother also being well respected musicians in the Clare area. Cyril presently plays with Fisher Street.
Conor teaches both Accordeon and Concertina in Barefield during the week and at various Festivals: Contact Conor at 065 6841799 or
086-2728070 or e-mail conor@irishaccordeon.com for more information
Conor and Annemarie play regularly at sessions in Ennis and around
County Clare. They can both be heard playing with The Kilfenora throughout the Country and abroad.
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