The Iron Man (Shanachie) 1984 – with Tommy Peoples
Carousel (Gael-linn) 1984 – with Seamus and Manus McGuire
Spring in the Air (Shanachie) 1981 – with James Kelly and Paddy O’Brien
Is it Yourself? (Shanachie) 1979 – with James Kelly and Paddy O’Brien
Skara Brae (Gael-linn) 1971
with Mícheál Ó Domhnaill, Tríona and Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill
Also Appearing On
The Harp and the Holly – 2025 – Hannah Flowers
The O’Brien Collection – 2025 – with Liz Carroll
Ceòl-acanth (2023)
Hall-Gate House – 2022 – Hannah Flowers
Four & Eight String Favorites – 2021 – Eric Mohring & Friends
Merrijig Creek – 2020 – Fintan Vallely
Spinning Yarns (Two Tap Records) 2015 – Norah Rendell
Heigh Ho, The Green Holly (New Folk Records) 2015 – Laura MacKenzie
The Mando Chronicles (Red House Records) 2012 – Peter Ostroushko
Minnesota Lumberjack Songs (Two Tap Records) 2011 – Brian Miller
Side by Side (Dawros Music) 2010 – Liz & Yvonne Kane
40 Acre Notch (New Folk Records) 2008 – the HiBs
The Essential Chieftains (RCA) 2006 – The Chieftains
Blue Waltz 2004 – Julee Glaub
Evidence (New Folk Records) 2003 – Laura MacKenzie
Over the Water (Heart Productions) 2002 – Ross Sutter
Little Sparrow (Sugarhill) 2001 – Dolly Parton
Lost in the Loop (Green Linnet) 2001 – Liz Carroll
Shine (Swallowtail) 2001 – Katie McMahon
Persevere 2000 – The Proclaimers
Water from the Well (RCA) 2000 – The Chieftains
The Crossing (Alula) 1999 – Tim O’Brien
Tis the Season (Compass) 1997 – Laura MacKenzie
Irish Women Musicians of America (Shanachie) 1995 – Cherish the Ladies
Heartsongs (Sony) 1994 – Dolly Parton
Mamma, Will you Buy Me a Banana? (Heart Productions) 1991 – Ross Sutter
Blue Mesa (Red House) 1989 – Peter Ostroushko
Sean O’Driscoll (Shanachie/Meadowlark) 1987 – Sean O’Driscoll
Capel Street (Capelhouse) 1986 – James Kelly
The Streets of My Old Neighborhood (Rounder) 1983 – Peter Ostroushko
Sluz Duz Music (Rounder) 1982 – Peter Ostroushko
Recordings of Original Compositions
A Shot of Ry – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007
An Teach Bán – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007; also with Victoria Adiiye on “There but for Fortune” 2026
Angela on “Skara Brae” (Gael-linn) 1971
The Banks of the Sweet Primroses (traditional lyrics) – by Aoife Clancy on “Silvery Moon” 2002
The Bold Belfast Shoemaker (traditional lyrics) – on “A Heart Made of Glass” 1995
The Crow in the Sun – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007; also with Liz Carroll on “Lost in the Loop” 2000. Also on “Christy Leahy and Caoimhín Vallely” 2010, “Yankee Celtic Consort – Live at Byrne’s Pub” 2010, “Terra Voce” 2009, “New Folk Records Sampler 2007” 2007, and John & Heidi Cerrigione “Winter’s Turning” 2006.
Dáithí Sproule’s Jig – with Paddy O’Brien on “Stranger at the Gate” 1988; also on Henri’s Notions “A Weaver’s Life” 2000
Dáithí Sproule’s Waltz – by Laoise Kelly on “Just Harp” 1999, also on Commonalty 1989
David’s Guitar – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007
The Death of Queen Jane (traditional lyrics) – with Trian on “Trian 2” 1995. Also on Pietro Paris “Folk Traffic” 2025, Gatehouse “Heather Down the Moor” 2019, 10,000 Maniacs on “Twice Told Tales” 2015, Oscar Isaac on “Inside Llewyn Davis” 2013 (film and soundtrack), Derek Williamson on “Word of Mouth” 2013, Russell Crowe and Alan Doyle on “The Crowe/Doyle Songbook, Vol. III” 2011, Naomi Bedford on “Tales from the Weeping Willow” 2011, Marilla Homes on “Inner Whirl” 2011, Loreena McKennitt on “Wind that Shakes the Barley” 2010, Jon Boden on “A Folk Song a Day” 2010, Séan McCann on “Lullabies for Bloodshoot Eyes” (bonus track) 2010, Ruaille-Buaille on “Ruaille-Buaille” 2009, Jenny Mulvey on “Suiri” 2009, Maria Doyle Kennedy on “Skullcover” 2008, Des Walsh on “The Hare” 2008, Moira Smiley on “Rua” 2006, Jeff Moore on “The Dove’s Perch” 2006, Bragod on “Kaingk” 2004, Mark Evans on “A Rival Heart” 2003, The Raven on “Indoor Driving” 2003, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha on “Meav” 2000, Sheena Wellington on “Kerelaw” 1999, Jem Moore on “Women of Ireland,” 1997, Ceoltoiri on “Silver Apples of the Moon” 1992, the Bothy Band on “Best of the Bothy Band” 1993 and “After Hours” 1978, and collected from Maureen Jelks in 1982 and included in the Tobar an Dualchais archive of Scottish oral history.
The House on the Corner – with Altan on “Gleann Nimhe/The Poison Glen” 2012, and with Laura MacKenzie on “Evidence” 2003
The Humours of Lauderdale – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007
The Lady from York – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007
Lisa’s Brook – on “Masters of the Irish Guitar” 2006
Little Star – on “A Heart Made of Glass” 1995
Lonely Waterloo (traditional lyrics) – on “A Heart Made of Glass” 1995. Also by Luke Deaton & Jayne Pomplas on “My Mind Will Never Be Easy” 2017, Laura Smith on “Everything is Moving” 2013, Mick West on “Sark O’ Snaw” 2009, Sylvia Barnes on “The Color of Amber” 2007, Munnelly, Flaherty, & Masure on “Whenever” 2006, Frank Harte on “My Name is Napoleon Bonaparte” 2001, and Birkin Tree on “Five Seasons” 2019 and “A Cheap Present” 1999
The Lurgy Stream (traditional lyrics) – with Altan on “The Widening Gyre” 2015
Lynchehaun (traditional lyrics) – on “Lost River, Vol. 1” 2011
The Mistletoe Farmer – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007
The Overland Trail – with Randal Bays on “Overland” 2003. Also with Victoria Adiiye on “There but for Fortune” 2026, and in the TG4 – Teilifís na Gaeilge documentary “Skara Brae” 2005.
Patty’s Tune – on “A Heart Made of Glass” 1995 and “The Ice Palace – Irish Originals from Minnesota” 2001
Patty’s Tune #1 – on “There but for Fortune” with Victoria Adiiye 2026
Peace in the Storm – on “There but for Fortune” with Victoria Adiiye 2026
The Queen of Hearts (original instrumental) with Victoria Adiiye on “There but for Fortune” 2026
The Roseville – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007, and with Altan on “Local Ground” 2005. Also by Fergal Scahill, Sean McCarthy and David Howley on “Freewheel” 2012 and “Altan with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra” conducted by David Brophy and arranged for orchestra by Fiachra Trench 2010
September – on “A Heart Made of Glass” 1995
Sliabh Sneachta (The Snowy Mountain) – with Altan on “A Winter’s Tale” 1998
Taylors Falls – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007. Also with Victoria Adiiye on “There but for Fortune” 2026 (with lyrics by Barton Sutter).
Tourish’s Wedding – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007
Tune for Mairéad and Anna Ní Mhaonaigh – on “The Crow in the Sun” 2007, and with Altan on “The Widening Gyre” 2015 and Liz Carroll on “Liz Carroll” 1993. Also by Bobbi Nickles on “Fire in the Air” 2010, Abby Newton on “Crossing to Scotland” 1997 and Reeltime on “Reeltime” 1995 (under the name “Pockets of Gold”)
The Unquiet Grave (traditional lyrics) – on “Lost River, Vol. 1” 2011
Westland – with Trian on “Trian 2” 1995
Compilation Albums
A Harvest Home: Center for Irish Music Live Recordings Vol. 5, 2012
The Celts Play Connecticut (2010) – with Altan
Strings Across the North Shore (New Folk Records) 2009
Hooley in the Heartland (IMDA) 2009
Young Irish Musicans Weekend Live! 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010
New Folk Records Sampler 2007 (New Folk Records) 2007
Masters of the Irish Guitar (Shanachie) 2006
The Independence Suite (Celtic Crossings) 2005 – with Randal Bays
Simply Folk Sampler 3 (Wisconsin Public Radio) 2005
Festival International des Arts Traditionnels de Québec (Folklore) 2004 – with Trian
The Ice Palace – Irish Originals from Minnesota (IMDA) 2001
The Last Bar – Irish Music from Minnesota (IMDA) 2000
Alternate Tunings Guitar Collection (String Letter) 2000 – with Trian
As They Pass Through (Kieran’s) 2000
Best of Thistle and Shamrock, Vol. 1 (Hearts of Space) 1999 – with Altan
Celtic Colours International Festival – the Second Wave (Stephen McDonald) 1999 – with Altan
A Winter’s Tale (Universal) 1998 – with Altan
Gaelic Roots (Kells) 1997 – with James Kelly, Paddy O’Brien and Gerry O’Connor
Celtic Music from Mountain Stage (Blue Plate) 1997 – with Altan
Hunger No More (Éire Arts) 1997
Playing with Fire – The Celtic Fiddle Collection (Green Linnet) 1989 – with Liz Carroll
