* Irish folk musician
* Born in County Clare, Ireland in 1936.
* Widely considered to be one of the greatest tin whistle players of all time.
* Began playing the tin whistle at the age of six.
* Joined the Castle Céilí Band in the early 1950s.
* Has toured the world extensively and recorded numerous albums.
* Known for her distinctive style of playing, which is characterised by her clear and precise tone and her use of ornamentation.
* Has been awarded numerous accolades for her music, including the Gradam Ceoil TG4 for Traditional Musician of the Year in 2007.