About Christy Barry
Christy Barry grew up near Ennistymon, Co. Clare with a strong tradition of Irish Music within his family life. Christy's family was and is, truly enriched with a tradition of music. Traditional music had been part of the Barry family for over 200 years. The famous Garrett Barry was one of the main exponents of Irish music in the 19th century. Christy's grandmother, Annie Leany, played the concertina, his mother, Mary still plays the fiddle and his father Pakie plays the fiddle and flute. Traditional Musical sessions took place in Christy's house regularly, where neighbours would participate in dancing and playing Irish music often going on long into the night.
Christy has won many an 'All Ireland' title for both tin whistle and concert flute. His unique style and rhythm and his expressions of love for his music reaches the heart of his listener. In county Clare, Christy's music has filled the air in sessions that trailed from Doolin to Scariff, Kilkee to Ennis and his native Ennistymon. Over the years he has played in all the major music festivals in Ireland, Europe and America where he lived for many years.