Pecker Dunne

In Parley-poet and Chanter, an autobiography transcribed by Micheál Ó hAodha (page 21), he stated that he later lived in the Dublin suburb of Drimnagh. He was one of Ireland's most noted banjo players and was also proficient on the fiddle, melodeon and guitar, and was among an elite of Traveller musicians. Dunne became known to a wide Irish audience from his regular busking at GAA sporting fixtures, particularly in Munster. Later he played in England, France, Australia and New York City, where he appeared with The Dubliners. He also performed alongside Richard Harris and Stephen Rea in the 1996 feature film Trojan Eddie. He lived in Killimer, County Clare with his wife and four children. He died there on 19 December 2012, aged 79, and is buried in Burrane, near Killimer.

• Name — Pecker Dunne • Birth Name — Patrick Dunne • Born — 1 April 1933 • Birthplace — Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland • Died — 19 December 2012 • Place of death — Killimer, County Clare, Ireland • Instrument — Vocals, banjo, fiddle, melodeon, guitar, mandolin • Genre — Folk, traditional Irish • Occupation — Musician, songwriter • Years Active — 1942–2012