Also plays whistle, and the only remaining survivor of The Dubliners! Happy birthday John! Has written some lovely tunes, several of which we play: for the 2 cathedrals in Dublin, St Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral, and Marino Casino (as well as Marino Waltz.) He also had a book of his own poetry published around 2015.
Met him once after one of his concerts at Glasgow's Celtic Connections: absolute charmer!
Haven't yet seen it, but there was a special programme on RTE's Late Late Show to celebrate his birthday. (Also featuring Ralph McTell.)