The CD features up to twenty of Fermanagh's foremost traditional musicians all of whom are well known in their own right. 

John McManus, Derrylin. John plays fiddle and sings with his wife Valerie on the CD together with son Pat (a founder member of Mamas Boys and Celtus) who also plays fiddle and guitar. John has a huge store of tunes and songs handed down through generations of the family.

Cathal MacConnell. One of the main driving forces of traditional music in the county over many years. He is an exceptional flute whistle player and singer. One of the  founding member of the Boys of the Lough he carries a huge store of tunes and songs.

Other artists included on the album John McManus, Valerie McManus, Cathal McConnell, Pat McManus, , Laurence Nugent, Cyril Maguire, Ian Smith, Catherine Dunne, Jim McGrath, Seamus Quinn, Aisling McPhillips. Charlie Woods, Brian McGrath, Mickey MacConnell, John Joe Maguire, Gabriel McArdle, Brenda McCann, Rosie Stewart, Catherine McLoughlin (nee Nugent) Annette Owens, Francis Rasdale, Annie McKenzie, Jim Hoy, Larry Hoy, Sean Higgins,
Eamonn Corrigan, Sharon Creasey, Richard Creasey, Fintan McManus

Photo Courtesy of Martin Donohoe

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