Donegal Fiddlers Glenties Gathering – Donegal Fiddlers Concert

Showcasing performances by some of the younger generation of fiddle players in the Donegal style, with Fiona Gavin, Oisín Duffy and Melanie Houton and special guest from Scotland, Ewen Henderson.

Fiona Gavin is a young fiddle player Glenties. She started playing the fiddle when she was five years of age. She was initially taught by Denise Boyle and has been fortunate enough to spend a good deal of time with the Campbells (Peter and the late Jimmy ) and other local musicians. She particularly enjoys playing at sessions in the Glen Tavern near Glenties.

Oisín Duffy is a multi-instrumentalist from Moville. He started playing fiddle at the age of seven with Clodagh Warnock, while throughout his teens he enjoyed playing in groups ran by Roisin McGrory of the Inishowen Traditional Music Project. Oisín was part of the Inishowen Trad Orchestra and Choir who performed at the National Concert Hall earlier this year.

Melanie Houton is a fiddle player from Glengad, Inishowen. She has won numerous Fleadh competitions and was recipient of the Senior Oireachtas Fiddle title in 2009. She has performed at many festivals and events at home and abroad and is a member of the Sí Fiddlers ensemble. She performed with the Inishowen Trad Orchestra and Choir at the National Concert Hall earlier this year.

Ewen Henderson is a fiddle player, piper and Gaelic singer from Fort William, Scotland. Ewen started learning fiddle at the age of five, under the great Angus Grant. He was a member of the Battlefield Band from 2010-2014 and is a founder member of Scottish traditional innovators Mànran, with whom he has performed all over the world. Ewen is also keen shinty player, the Scottish field game closest to hurling.