Cruiskeen

Cruiskeen (originally called Shamróg) are one of the foremost ballad and traditional groups on the Irish music scene. As ambassadors for the Irish Tourist Board, they have played in concert throughout the world at venues in Canada, USA, Mexico, France, Sweden, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, Germany and many more European countries. Additionally they are one of the most popular choices for Irish musical entertainment at National and International conferences.

The group consist of -

Paddy Whelan Bass, Badhrán and main vocals

John Ralph Bouzouki, Banjo and backing vocals

Liam Kavanagh Fiddle and backing vocals

Roddy Monks Guitar, whistle and backing vocals

In 1996, they were joined by John Connolly (lead guitar) and Keith Connolly (drums) to record live album before an electrified audience at the world famous Molly Malone's bar in Dublin. Full of fire and passion, the album Alive and Drinkin' in Ireland runs to 19 tracks of continuous craic, and fun and energy.