Paddy grew up in the west Dublin suburb of Ballyfermot
affectionately known as Ballyer. I was born in the north Dublin suburb
of Whitehall. It is quite amazing the amount of talented people these
two areas produced. From Ballyer, The Fureys, The Beer Mats and of
course Paddy. From Whitehall, Luke Kelly and a whole host of
International footballers. Paddy like myself was "Luke mad" and it's
difficult to describe the feeling to anyone who was not. Paddy would
wince at the suggestion that he was Luke's natural successor, but I
make no apology for feeling the way I do about him or his wonderful
voice.
Paddy started his career as a solo artist and then went on to become a
member of several Irish ballad groups including Heather Breeze and
Stout. He then spent eight very successful years with Barleycorn
before joining another group for whom he played for about fourteen
years. In 1996, following a realignment of this group, Paddy really
came into his own and entertained people all over the world. In late
2002 Paddy once again started performing as a solo artist and will
continue to bring happiness to Irish music lovers, everywhere he
sings.
Paddy has received many awards in various American States and a little
while ago, at a special night in his native Ballyfermot was honoured
for his achievements and service to Irish music. From Ballyer to
Baltimore, no one deserved it more. Paddy has stepped in and played
with other well known bands and never fails to bring the house down.
Paddy goes from strength to strength, heading off to Alaska and Hong
Kong and opening new radio stations in Dublin as well as regular gigs
all over Dublin.
