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are the remains of an old mill. It was the site of the last battle of the 1798 rebellion against the British in Co.
Wexford. The 1798 rebellion, inspired by the success of America's fight for independence, was the only major
uprising where Catholic and Protestant fought side by side against the English Crown. In our repertoire, the song
Boolavogue tells the story of the Co. Wexford rebels, and their leader Father Murphy.
On the whole, the band favors the 1798 rebellion because of the unity shown by Catholics and Protestants as they
fought together to make Ireland a united land under its own rule. We believe the path to unity and peace in
Ireland must be taken down the long overgrown trail that was blazed in 1798... United Irishmen and Irishwomen,
regardless of religion, coming together for the cause of justice, and an end to colonialism.
Fiddler Extraordinaire.
Elizabeth is truly gifted.
She learned through the
Suzuki method 20 yrs.
ago & can accomplish
any song in seconds.
She has perfect pitch &
wonderful creativity.
She has played in
Chamber Groups,
countless weddings and
events. She has
recorded on several
occasions and admires
the likes of Liz Carroll,
Alasdair Fraser, Oisin
MaCauley, and John
McCusker, to name a
few.
Fine musician. Very
critical of his abilities,
but generous of
others. Likes to hide
on stage, thus the
nick name the invisible
man. By-product of
the 60's, devoted to
American folk &
protest music from
that era. Ted has
traded Phil Ochs rebel
tunes for Dominic
Behan rebel tunes.
Guitarist & Backup
Vocalist. Wears a cap
because he's bald,
dressed in black to
divert attention from
his guitar playing. A
true faux-renaissance
man: student of
many disciplines,
master of none. His
love for Celtic music
and all things Irish has
inspired him to create
many of our original
compositions. Has a
deep love and
appreciationof God's
earth and nature,
probably imbued by
his Irish/Indian roots
Vocalist & Penny Whistle
Player. Dabbles in
Harmonica and percussion.
Involved in choral music
since Jr. High School. A
member of St. Cecilia
Choir, Bell Choir and
Contemporary group.
Church song leader and
soloist. Has done many
weddings throughout
Columbus. Huge vocal
range and variety. Gifted
natural sense of music and
rhythm. Mentored by local
legend Patrick Mogan on
the Penny Whistle. Music
is her greatest treasure
and dearest friend.
Has formed and played with many
local Rock and Country bands since
1963. Always sitting in with some
band that needs an exceptional
bass player. Has been around
longer than the Beatles and looks
like it. No longer new to Irish
music, he's been known to kick up
his heels on occasion, sing along
while playing bass, and enjoy a
Guiness as well.
occasional Bodhran Player. Involved
in choral music since Jr. High School,
and practiced singing lead in the
mornings after Mom & Dad went to
work. Member of St. John
Neumann choir, Sunbury, Ohio.
Owns more instruments that he
can't really play than anyone else in
the band. Blames the whole Irish
music thing on Pat Mogan of the
Irish Brigade, who asked him to sing
Danny Boy with them at a concert,
and his "shanty-Irish" grandfather
who inspires him to this day.