Vincent Griffin

    Vincent was born on a dairy farm at Ayle near Feakle East Clare and took up music at an early age. In the 1950's he was a member of the Shamrock Céilí band and played in dance halls all over Ireland. He emigrated to London in 1960 and became a member of the Hibernian Céilí band playing for weddings and other functions. In 1970 he returned to the family farm at Ayle which he still operates today. He has made a number of tours of the U. S. A and Canada and is an all Ireland and all England fiddle champion.
     Vincent plays occasionally in Lena's bar Feakle and Pepper's bar Feakle.
     He teaches fiddle privately and teaches classes at the Feakle festival  in early August each year.
    Vincent has a number of Albums to his name:

   Saturday night at the Céilí ... 1962
   Irish Music from Clare      ... 1977
    Raudledum                         ... 1984
    Vincent Griffin                   ... 2000  ... AYLEcd001

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