Deirdre is a founding member of the Madagan quartet and the award-winning five-piece trad band Realta.
b'Deirdre Galway began her musical life on piano, studying classical music to Grade 8 level while also learning clarinet, guitar and whistle. Her love of Irish culture led her to pursue a career in traditional music and to complete a BA in Irish Language and Literature. Deirdre is a founding member of the Madag\\xe1n quartet and the award-winning five-piece trad band R\\xe9alta. With these groups she has recorded two studio albums and traveled throughout Europe and Asia, giving workshops and performing at various festivals and venues. Music In The Glen are an exciting new trio performing the very best of Irish traditional music. Featuring the combined talents of Brendan Mulholland (flute) and founding R\\xe9alta members Conor Lamb (uilleann pipes, whistles) and Deirdre Galway (guitar), these musicians deliver the infectious rhythm and soul which are the hallmarks of Irish music. The group will be performing at Almonte Celtfest in July'