John McCartin

Guitar

John McCartin began to play the fiddle under the direction of Frank Kelly and later, Maureen Fahy, winning many county and provincial titles as a child. Inspired by bands like Planxty, Dervish and Lunasa John turned his attention to accompaniment in his adult life. Since then he has become a regular accompanist to many of the traditions greatest exponents. His contribution to the collaboration albums, ‘Carlos
Sweeney McCartin’ (2019) and ‘The One After It’ (2024) has been widely acclaimed in Ireland and beyond.

John plays the Friday evening concert with Garadice, and the Monday afternoon concert.