About De Dannan
De Dannan is a folk group formed in 1975 by Frankie Gavin (fiddle), Alec Finn (guitar, bouzouki), Johnny "Ringo" McDonagh (bodhrán), Mickey Finn (fiddle) and Charlie Piggott (banjo) as a result of sessions in Hughes's Pub in Spiddal, County Galway, with Dolores Keane (vocals) subsequently being invited to join the band. The group released their debut album, Dé Danann, in 1975, and saw several lineup changes over the years. Notable members included Andy Irvine, Johnny Moynihan, Tim Lyons, and Mary Black, who contributed to their diverse sound. They gained popularity with their instrumental cover of "Hey Jude" and ventured into various musical styles, including traditional Irish and even works like "Bohemian Rhapsody."
After disbanding in 2003, the name became a point of contention between members, particularly between Gavin and Finn. In 2008, the original lineup was honoured on an Irish postage stamp. Since 2010, both Finn and McDonagh have performed under the name De Danann, continuing the band's legacy.
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