Niamh and Bríd

Niamh and Bríd Dunne, daughters of Mickey Dunne are, in their own right, part of the traditional Irish music circuit both at home and abroad. They are both dedicated to carrying on the musical tradition of the Dunne family and performing at Irish folk events. The ongoing accomplishments and devotion to their art forms speak volumes of the gratitude Bríd and Niamh Dunne bear for the gifts and talents that have been bequeathed to them.

The evident talents of Mickey's daughters Niamh and Bríd Dunne grace the tunes of their recently released Legacy CD. The arrangements and compositional talents, the fiddling performances and, in the case of Niamh, the vocal abilities of these young women are manifest throughout the production. They are their father's daughters—and more, bringing their own unique skills to adorn their already fertile heritage.

Niamh is an accomplished fiddler, singer, songwriter and composer. She is currently pursuing a BA in Irish music and dance at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick. She has made guest appearances on CD's but her most recent CD recording titled "Legacy" is with her famil. She is a well-respected classical violinist and was awarded the high achievers award in 1999 and 2002 from the London Associated Board of Western Art Music with whom she is a qualified teacher. As well as being a regular performer on the Limerick gig scene, Niamh has played on the world stage with "Ragús" to great acclaim.

Bríd's style of fiddling is labelled "superb" and "gifted" by Finbar Furey, who introduces the Legacy CD on its insert. Her style compliments her sister and adds to the texture of their playing. She is currently studying psychology at Forstberg University, Maryland, USA. She also received the high achievers award from the London associated board of western art music, and is in great demand as a violin teacher.

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These daughters of Mickey Dunne are, in their own right, part of the traditional Irish music circuit both at home and abroad. They are both dedicated to carrying on the musical tradition of the Dunne family and performing at Irish folk events. The ongoing accomplishments and devotion to their art forms speak volumes of the gratitude Bríd and Niamh Dunne bear for the gifts and talents that have been bequeathed to them.