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JACKY
JONNY
CATHAL
TOM
PADDY
RICH
ABOUT THE RYANS
Jacky Ryan
The first member of the Ryans band. Havin toured for years with his brothers, he left them to form a new group. He brought Paddy into the group in the early 2000's. Jack plays Guitar and also complains about modern football..alot..
Paddy Ryan
Lead Singer of the group. Paddy plays the Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin. Brought the show to USA, UK, EIRE, France, Holland, Denmark, Belgium.
Fun Fact, Paddy doen't drink, which is good because he also drives the Van.
Caks
Whistle, Bodhran player and singer of the Ryans in Europe. Great new addition to the group, Caks brings a whole new songbook to the sets. He is often found singing songs in the van all the way home from performances, usually about Derry.
"In My Memory....I will always see......."
TK
Tom "TK" Kelly, finally joined the group in March. Great fun, great voice and mean banjo and guitar player. The 1st Westmeath man to tour in Denmark it did not make his local paper as his "Mammy" Mrs Kelly, had been awarded the best homemade bread award, which was the top story...unlucky.
Jonny Ra
Bodhran and Vocals while the group tours America. Known for his onstage "Banter" Jonny is definatly the Joker in the pack. When not with the band you will find him talking about his beloved Donegal on the Some Good Craic Radio Show.
Rich
The newest member of the group. Rich joined this summer while the band toured the US.
He brings Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and vocals to the group. A great man for the Trad and knows many tunes. If you like the clancy brothers Rich is your man.
"Hi the dithery al the dal, dal the dal the dithery al, "