From Annaghdown, County Galway, CatherineMcHugh is one of the most outstanding young accompanists and fiddle players in Irish traditional music today. She grew up in the ancient Maigh Seola territory steeped in legends of Irish traditional music, as a result, Catherine was influenced greatly by the outstanding musicians of East Galway. Catherine is in high demand as an accompanist and fiddle player and has performed at many festivals and concerts, including the Birmingham Trad Fest, Ennis Trad Fest and Féile Strokestown. She recently appeared on the critically acclaimed debut solo albums of banjo player Theresa O’Grady and Sligo accordion virtuoso Daithí Gormley.
