Folk Bands and Artists
Anne Conroy Burke & Mary Conroy
Anne Conroy Burke is a highly respected musician and accordion teacher from East Galway. Ireland. Having performed music for many years throughout her lifetime, Anne has a deep and natural understanding of the music, having listened and learned first to the rich tradition of her native county, having fond memories of her father taking her to hear Paddy Carty, flute player and the many greats who came to join him in Moylan`s and Delaney`s bars, Loughrea and later to the many fine musicians she met on her world travels and tours. She regularly teaches music at her home and at summer schools/workshops. She plays a 2 row B/C accordion system and her classes are always with her encouragement and sense of fun! For the past few years she regularly Co Hosts the annual“ Accordion Recital“ with Jackie Daly, at the Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Week, in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.
Mary Conroy´s distinctive voice and range of repertoire, plus her unique style of guitar accompaniment and knowledge of traditional Irish music makes her much in demand. Recordings with, include: John Bowe (button accordion), Rodger Sherlock (flute), Mick Woods (flute), Kevin Taylor (piano accordion & piano). Mary has been a music presenter with Radio Kerry since 1990, her current programme “Tog Sos“ runs on Mondays from 8-10pm.
