Liam Kelly is a native of Sligo and a founding member of the band Dervish.

He began playing traditional Irish music at a very young age, born into a musical family.

He started on the accordion but later switched to the whistle and in turn the flute, mainly learning from local player Carmel Gunning.

He is a veteran of many competitions, where he met Shane Mitchell.

This friendship lead to Poitin, a traditional group they formed while still at school.

Read more about Liam Kelly on Last.fm.

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