Over the years, Claddagh had a number of talented band members. This page is currently being built. Please be patient and check back soon.

Martin Horan

Vocals, Banjo, Whistles, Harmonica, Bodhran
Martin was born in Dublin and commenced his music career in a soul/ blues band. Like many of his countrymen at the time of the "ballad revival", he came under the spell of The Dubliner's, subsequently immersing himself in folk music. He formed his own successful Folk/ Blues/ Country band, whose many credits included playing support for "Boxcar Willie".
During his extensive travels in Europe, USA and Asia he made numerous TV appearances and collected a wealth of songs with which he contuned to enrich Claddagh's reportoire during his time with the band.

Joanna Coorey

Keyboards, Guitar, Cello, Vocals

Born in Sydney, she completed her secondary education at the NSW Conservatorium of Music. Joanne continued to study and play piano and cello. Before joining Claddagh (IN >>>>) she had played in several Irish bands. She brought considerable musical expertise and ability to create sensitive arrangements.

Eileen McCann

Fiddle, Mandolin, Whistles, Vocals
Eileen brought a style of fiddling to Claddagh in only to be found in Ireland. Australian-born of Irish parents, she complimented her fiddle playing by singing with a voice which angels would cherish. Eileen also played mandolin and bodhran.

Sean McLoughlin

Mandolin, Whistles, Flute, Guitar, Vocals

Sean was playing Irish music in his native Dublin and throughout Ireland for more than 20 years prior to joining Claddagh. Prior to his arrival in Australia in 1995, he carried the Irish tradition to such exotic locations such as New Zealand, Thailand and Japan. In addition to playing strings and wind instruments, Sean also contributed to performances with rousing ballads, sea shanties and was known to dance an impromptu jig or a reel.

Doug Jenner

Fiddle, Mandolin, Bodhran, Vocals
Doug appeared in many Irish groups and Australian Bush bands and his distinctive style of fiddling whilst singing developed over time. In England he played solo supports for Martin Carthy and Frankie Armstrong and recorded songs and tunes for the ABC FM series "Songs and Stories of Australia".
Aside from Claddagh, he also played in bands including Emigrants, Ceann Eile, The Irish Drovers, Celtic Connection and The Gingermen.