Biography

Maeve Donnelly is an internationally acclaimed Irish fiddle player hailing from East Galway. Maeve started learning the fiddle from a young age, and grew up immersed in the region’s rich musical heritage, influenced by the playing of Paddy Fahy and Paddy Kelly. 

Maeve won the prestigious All-Ireland Fiddle Championship when she was only 9 years old. Her early success and passion for Irish music led her to collaborate with many of Ireland’s finest musicians, shaping her expressive tone and intricate playing style. 

Maeve has recorded several critically acclaimed studio recordings, including her solo album Maeve Donnelly, The Flame on the Banks with Tony McManus, The Thing Itself, with Peadar O’Loughlin and Geraldine Cotter. 

Maeve is highly respected and sought after as a teacher.  She has taught workshops and masterclasses worldwide, including the Willie Clancy Summer School, Catskills Irish Arts Week, Swannanoa Gathering and Scoil Acla.