Musical families are often the backbone of multi-generational continuity within that global community, and no musical family today is more impressive in upholding the best principles of the tradition than the Mulcahy’s of Abbeyfeale in West Limerick. Mick, Louise and Michelle Mulcahy play a dazzling array of instruments between them but it’s the sweetness and tunefulness of their ensemble playing that is most striking.

Mick Mulcahy is a living legend in Irish accordion playing, with a rare repertoire of old tunes which he plays in a highly distinctive style, a style of personal touch which distinguishes the work of the true traditional musician, a touch which has been passed down to his two daughters Louise and Michelle. Michelle plays harp, concertina, piano and fiddle and Louise plays flutes and uilleann pipes. They have an unmistakable, infectious sound and their skill and enthusiasm comes from a lifetime of playing together.

“If you like the ‘pure drop’, here it is - traditional Irish music at its natural, unadulterated and most seductive best”. The Irish Times