Liam O’Connor

Liam O’Connor, award-winning fiddle player and Chief Executive of the Irish Traditional Music Archive since 2019, is recognised as one of Ireland’s outstanding traditional musicians.

Born into a musical family in Dublin, he was immersed in the tradition from an early age through his father Mick O’Connor, the renowned flute player, researcher, and author. His music was further shaped by legendary visitors to the family home, including Seán Keane, Joe Ryan, Séamus Glackin and Vincent Harrison. A five-time All-Ireland champion and TG4 Ceoltóir Óg na Bliana (Young Music of the Year) 2002, Liam’s playing is noted for its technical mastery and deep respect for the tradition.

His solo album The Loom (2017) was named Traditional Album of the Year by The Irish Times, and in June 2025 he released Into the Loam, a duet with Cormac Begley, at a sold-out Vicar Street concert. He has recorded and performance with Liam O’Flynn, Noel Hill, Tony MacMahon, Seán McKeon, and many others. Notably, the last time Liam performed in London was with the late Liam O’Flynn, over twenty years ago.