Eddie Duffy Explained

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

He 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

In 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

• Irish flute
• Mick Hoy (musician)

External links

News: Northern Ireland: Tunes and tales . Travel . 10 January 2004 . Somerville, Christopher.

Notes and References

1. Book: Hidden Fermanagh: Traditional Music and Song from County Fermanagh . Fermanagh Traditional Music Society . Maguire, Cyril . 2003. 0-9546200-0-3.
2. Web site: Swanlinbar Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann . Swanlinbar Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann . About John Joe . 25 August 2015.
3. Web site: Hidden Fermanagh: Traditional Music and Song from County Fermanagh . Irish Music Review . Book and CD Review . 25 August 2015 . Geoff Wallis.
4. Web site: The Eddie Duffy and Mick Hoy Traditional Music Festival . Derrygonnelly.org . 8 July 2014.