__NOTOC__ Patrick Kelly (1905–1976) was an

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-player and teacher. Kelly was born in

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, and learned to play when he was young. His youth were the heyday of the American Wakes and the house dances. His style was influenced by the

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fiddler George Whelan (also the mentor of his father) and Danny Mescal. Both acted as his teachers and mentors.

Style

Patrick Kelly specialized in music set in 12/8 pieces. While teaching in Cree and surroundings, he also passed on the Foxhunters Reel. Characteristic of Kelly was the tuning of his fiddle in GDGD, so he could use droning and

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Personal

Patrick Kelly was the only child of Tim Kelly and Maria Killeen (1863–1951). Around 1930, Kelly married Margaret "Dilly" Golden from Cree. They had seven children.

Discography

* ''Ceol an Clair, Vol. I'' ( CCÉ CL 17) - along with

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, Bobby Casey, Joe Ryan, and

John Kelly John or Jack Kelly may refer to: People Academics and scientists * John Kelly (engineer), Irish professor, former Registrar of University College Dublin *John Kelly (scholar) (1750–1809), at Douglas, Isle of Man *John Forrest Kelly (1859–1922) ...

which was recorded by Seamus Mac Mathuna. * ''Pat Kelly'' (Custy Music) - recorded in the 1960s and restored by his son.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kelly, Patrick 1905 births 1975 deaths Irish fiddlers Irish folk musicians Musicians from County Clare 20th-century violinists

Style

Personal

Discography

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