Eddie Duffy (1894–1986) was a traditional Irish musician. Many of his songs and tunes came from his mother, who played the accordion.[1]
Music
editHe was influenced by the playing of William Carroll and Laurence Nugent, from Lack, County Fermanagh. His name is now internationally known since he passed on many tunes and songs to Cathal McConnell of the group The Boys of the Lough.[2][3]
Eddie Duffy and Mick Hoy Memorial Traditional Music Festival
editIn memory of Eddie Duffy, the Eddie Duffy and Mick Hoy Memorial Traditional Music Festival takes place every year on the second weekend in October in Derrygonnelly.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Maguire, Cyril (2003). Hidden Fermanagh: Traditional Music and Song from County Fermanagh. Fermanagh Traditional Music Society. ISBN 0-9546200-0-3.
- ^ "Swanlinbar Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann". About John Joe. Swanlinbar Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Geoff Wallis. "Hidden Fermanagh: Traditional Music and Song from County Fermanagh". Book and CD Review. Irish Music Review. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ "The Eddie Duffy and Mick Hoy Traditional Music Festival". Derrygonnelly.org. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
External links
editSomerville, Christopher (10 January 2004). "Northern Ireland: Tunes and tales". Travel.