Over a number of wet and windy Sunday nights in October 1999 five unique musicians gathered in Matt Molloy’s pub in Westport, County Mayo.They played music that reflected their individual style and influences. The sound they have created may set a new direction for Irish traditional music. Introducing the Band Click on each for full biogs. Brian Lennon – Flute/Whistle/Vocals Tom Doherty – Button Accordion/Melodeon John Mc Hugh – Fiddle Kevin Doherty – Double Bass Declan Askin – Guitar/Vocals Marianne Knight The group is Céide, named after the 5000 year old Mesolithic hunter/gatherer settlement found in north Mayo called the Céide Fields