ENERGY, PASSION, RESPECT, AND FUN-

Four words that sum up the musical mission statement behind Mórga. Four friends, four virtuoso musicians, on a mission to bring together the wild energy of the Irish-American dance bands of the roaring '20s, the sound of the Irish traditional music revival of of the 1970s, and the excitement of the best pub session imaginable.

Growing out of the rich Galway music scene, a shared passion for old and lively traditional music drew the band members together. Mórga (Irish for majestic) was formed in 2008, and the band released their self-titled debut album in 2009 to critical acclaim. 

Since then Mórga have toured extensively, appearing at highly respected festivals throughout Ireland and Europe, most recently a five week tour of Germany, in addition to appearing several times on Irish television and radio.

Mórga's second album was recorded in Dublin in August 2013. The recording, For the Sake of Auld Decency, is a raucous celebration of the band members' musical roots and influences. The album was was released in January 2014 and is now available on CD and digital download.

Mórga are:
Dominic Keogh: Bodhrán, Flute
Danny Diamond: Fiddle
David Munnelly: Accordion, 
Jonas Fromseier: Banjo, Greek Bouzouki

In 2011 I released my debut album Jelly Legged. I've toured Ireland from south to north and every which way. I've been lucky enough to perform on prestigious theatre stages and tiny homely pubs.
I am thankful to everybody who encouraged me along the way, from the wonderful artists I've supported to the audiences who made me welcome.
Only weeks after releasing Jelly Legged I've been anxious to get to recording my second album !
I didn't intend on taking so long to see it through.
The title Perpetual Motion comes from my father's influence. He was ever the explorer through books and the study of them. I was not so academically minded but was taken enough by his recounts to remember from childhood such ideas as the search for perpetual motion.
I think I'm not alone when I admit that every now and again I wish life could be easier from time to time. That maybe to have a run of good luck or be on a roll would be the answer to everything, 
To be human and wish for Perpetual Motion.


The second you hear the ebb and flow of the music that emanates from David Munnelly’s accordion, you will be instantly convinced that this man was born with a button box in his hands. Hailing from Belmullet, a small town by the sea in Co. Mayo, Ireland, David has carried the strong musical tradition from his home and family across the world.

David is known for his colourful style which inhales bold bass fingerings, complex arrangements and modern compositions; and exhales hints of the Roaring 20′s and the energy of a box of dynamite coupled with a masterful knack for letting a tune take its own time for a completely unmistakeable and brilliant sound.

This unique style led David into the world of professional musicianship where early in his career he became a full-time member of Niamh Parsons’ band the Loose Connections. As his reputation grew in Irish trad circles, David quickly found himself recording and touring with some of the greatest Irish bands and musicians of the last century including The Chieftains, De Danann, Gerry O Connor, Arty McGlynn and Sharon Shannon.

After gaining ample experience and knowledge from his exceptional peers, David formed the David Munnelly Band in1999 and began a thirteen year journey with his own band touring Europe, America and Japan and recording four critically acclaimed CD’s.

Recently David has expanded his repertoire to mainland Europe where he is currently working on several new projects. Along with the most respected accordion players in Europe, David currently performs with the Accordion Samurai, who’s debut CD has won numerous high-profile awards. Additionally, David released  " t'is what it is"  a successful duo CD with fiddler Mick Conneely in 2012.

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