Mary Bergin

Tin whistle player; Feadóga Stáin, Dordán

Born
1949, Shankill, County Dublin

Mary Bergin took up the tin whistle at nine and won the All Ireland whistle title in 1970. Her solo albums Feadóga Stáin and Feadóga Stáin 2 are landmarks of the instrument. After moving to An Spidéal she played with De Dannan, and she later joined Dordán, who blend Irish and Baroque music.

Further reading: Wikipedia