It seems to me that Mairead plays more like the Donegal players, not many rolls but a lot of "treble" bowing. (I think she is from somewhere around Tipperary). She inspired me enough to write out the music for Contradiction Reel, the way she plays it. It lilts but is unadorned compared to some Irish fiddling I've heard. But it's fiery. Her playing is highly musical and clean with an excellent sense of dynamics. She is like the fifth voice in CW and serves that function on some arrangements.

Apparently she is a versatile player and has studied music and fiddling in Hungary.

David Downes accompanies her beautifully with the right chord changes and feeling.
Compare that to what Micheal Coleman had to contend with in his earlier recordings. His piano player must of had too many.

I think it's valuable to discuss attributes of favorite performers.

Frank Hamilton