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Paddy Glackin
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| Born | (1954-08-05) 5 August 1954 (age 70) Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish traditional music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Fiddle |
| Years active | 1973–present |
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Musical artist
Paddy Glackin (born 5 August 1954) is an Irish fiddler and founding member of the Bothy Band.[1] He is considered one of Ireland's leading traditional fiddle players.[2]
Biography
Paddy Glackin was born on 5 August 1954 in Clontarf, Dublin.[1] His father, Tom Glackin, was an officer with the Garda Síochána in Dublin and a notable fiddle player who instilled in Paddy a deep interest and love of the music of his native County Donegal, and taught him and his brothers Kevin and Seamus to play the instrument.[2][3] As a result of his father's influence, Paddy was playing fiddle in the 'Donegal style' by the age of six.[1][3] During his pri