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Paddy Canny (1919-2008) – Fiddler & Farmer – Kilcannon, Tulla, County Clare
Paddy’s father was also a keen traditional fiddler and specialised in teaching children how to play. ‘In his time, there was more music around,’ says Paddy with his bashful smile. ‘A lot of the musicians he knew were of an older generation. He would keep them in the house for the winter.'