- Mundy (Edmund Enright) from Birr, County Offaly: Born February 12, 1976. Singer-songwriter known for his folk-pop style. His debut album Jellylegs (1996) featured “To You I Bestow” on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack. His song “July” from 24 Star Hotel (2002) is a beloved ode to Irish summers, achieving triple platinum status in Ireland.
- Johnny McEvoy (b1945) Irish folk singer and songwriter from Banagher, Ireland. Known for hits like “Mursheen Durkin,” he has been a prominent figure in Irish music for over 60 years.
- Dónal Lunny: (b1947) Born in Tullamore, resident in Newbridge county Kildare, he is a pivotal figure in Irish folk music, known for his work with Planxty, The Bothy Band, and Moving Hearts.
- Tolü Makay (b1994): A critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and performances, who grew up in Offaly.
- Seán Ryan from Nenagh, Tipperary, but lived in Cloneyhurke, County Offaly: Born 1919, died 1985. Renowned traditional Irish fiddler and composer. A key figure in preserving Offaly’s fiddle tradition, he composed numerous reels and jigs, including “Seán Ryan’s Reel.” His recordings are staples in traditional Irish music circles.
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County Offaly:
Ireland’s county Offaly is a county of historic depth and natural beauty, with the Clonmacnoise monastic site featuring ancient high crosses and a riverside setting along the Shannon. Tullamore’s historic distillery provides insights into Irish whiskey production, while the Bog of Allen Nature Centre explores the county’s unique peatlands. Other attractions include the Slieve Bloom Mountains’ hiking trails. Offaly is Ireland’s 18th largest county by size (1,998 square km) and ninth smallest by population (83,150). Population peaked at 146,857 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 51,533 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Offaly is Ireland’s 30th most visited (and third least visited) tourist county with around 37,000 international visitors per year.
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