For many years traditional super group De Dannan were the forerunners in the Irish traditional music world but after 33 years, 14 albums and a number of changes in the line up, the group disbanded in 2003. This July, original founding member and world famous fiddle player Frankie Gavin will unleash a new De Dannan which in his own words "will reflect a De Dannan of the 21st century”.

The new De Dannan line is led by original De Dannan member Frankie Gavin on fiddle, flutes & whistles with Michelle Lally on vocals, Damien Mullane on accordian, Mike Galvin on bouzouki & guitars and Eric Cunningham on percussion, flutes & whistles.
Frankie Gavin, who himself has performed with a whole host of musical luminaries from Stéphane Grappelli to the Rolling Stones, said of the launch of the new De Dannan:
“This is a very exciting time in the life of De Dannan. The band has in the past been responsible for launching the careers of many of Ireland’s best known traditional performers who are now enjoying successful solo careers. Following a period where a De Dannan unit was no longer actively performing I believe it’s time now to write a new chapter in the De Dannan story. I have put together a team of musicians to form the new De Dannan who are tremendously talented performers and who I know will restore the De Dannan name and sound to its former glory. We have also at the same time developed our own approach which will reflect a De Dannan of the 21st century.”