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From an early age, Louth native Gerry O’Connor was involved Irish music and dance, winning numerous All Ireland titles between 1967 and 1973 in a range of formations including duet, trio, and four Céili Band titles. Playing with the influential Sligo fiddle player John Joe Gardiner in the 1970’s formed Gerry’s musical style. His own background in step dancing translates into the music for which he is noted. Today he is regarded as one of the great fiddle players of his generation.
He has played and recorded with highly-regarded groups such as Lá Lúgh and Skylark and has toured and recorded with members of all the legendary groups including Planxty, Bothy Band, De Dannan, Boys of the Lough and The Chieftains. Lá Lugh’s album “Brighid’s Kiss” was voted Album of the Year 1996 by readers of the Irish Music Magazine. His solo album “Journeyman” was listed in the top five Albums of the year 2004 by the Irish Times. This critically acclaimed solo album was heralded as a significant milestone in recording the music of the “Oriel” region of south Ulster. His 2006 live album recorded with Gilles le Bigot was a celebration of the cultural links between Ireland and Brittany. This duo has toured continually for the last 20 years.