Paddy Cronin (6 July 1925 – 15 March 2014) was born in Ré Buí, Gneeveguilla, County Kerry. He was first taught by Padraig O'Keefe and gained significant notoriety as a youngster in the area.
In 1949 he was recorded by Seamus Ennis for Radió Éireann. These recordings are public on the RTE archives.

Shortly after making these recordings, he left Ireland and emigrated to Boston, USA. He lived for a time in New York and Chicago as well but finally settled in West Roxbury with his wife Connie.

During the 1950s, he continued to record, becoming very well known through the 78rpm discs he recorded on Copley records, including several sides with the great North Clare fluter Frank Neylon.

later he recorded several LPs, including: "Music In The Glen", for the Fleetwood label, "The House In The Glen" for Talcon, "The Rakish Paddy" LP with Fiddler Records of Seattle, and in 1977 released "Kerry's Own: Paddy Cronin" with Outlet records of Belfast.

In 2007 Paddy was awarded the prestigious Gradam Ceoil, or Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his contribution to Irish Traditional Music over his life.

These recordings stick out to me personally because they mark a point in Paddy's life when he was extremely influenced by Sligo musicians. Many of the sets below, including the first, were initially recorded by musicians like James Morrison and Michael Coleman. 

It's unbelievable music. Hope you enjoy.

Tommy Sheridan Tape

Paddy Cronin: Paddy Ryan's Dream / Mama's Pet (reels)

Paddy Cronin: the Greencastle (hornpipe)

Paddy Cronin: the Liverpool (hornpipe)

Paddy Cronin: Jackson's / the Munster (jigs)

Paddy Cronin: the Old Grey Goose (jig)

Paddy Cronin (6 July 1925 – 15 March 2014) was born in Ré Buí, Gneeveguilla, County Kerry. He was first taught by Padraig O'Keefe and gained significant notoriety as a youngster in the area.
In 1949 he was recorded by Seamus Ennis for Radió Éireann. These recordings are public on the RTE archives.

Shortly after making these recordings, he left Ireland and emigrated to Boston, USA. He lived for a time in New York and Chicago as well but finally settled in West Roxbury with his wife Connie.

During the 1950s, he continued to record, becoming very well known through the 78rpm discs he recorded on Copley records, including several sides with the great North Clare fluter Frank Neylon.

later he recorded several LPs, including: "Music In The Glen", for the Fleetwood label, "The House In The Glen" for Talcon, "The Rakish Paddy" LP with Fiddler Records of Seattle, and in 1977 released "Kerry's Own: Paddy Cronin" with Outlet records of Belfast.

In 2007 Paddy was awarded the prestigious Gradam Ceoil, or Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his contribution to Irish Traditional Music over his life.

These recordings stick out to me personally because they mark a point in Paddy's life when he was extremely influenced by Sligo musicians. Many of the sets below, including the first, were initially recorded by musicians like James Morrison and Michael Coleman.

It's unbelievable music. Hope you enjoy.

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