Arts highlights of 2022: Barry Conaty
Traditional musician (flute and piano) and recently qualified primary school teacher from Ballyhaise.
Personal highlight for 2022?
Winning senior flute and senior piano at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Mullingar 2022.
Best live show you saw this year?
The launch of John Carlos’ flute album held in early June. John was accompanied by Phillip Clarke and Martin Gaffney.
TV/cinema highlight?
The Handmaid’s Tale
One to watch?
Hannah O’Reilly, a fantastic traditional musician and singer from Mullahoran.
Wish for 2023?
Attend more live shows in the traditional arena.