Charlie Lennon (born in Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim, in July 1938; died 8 June 2024) was an Irish fiddler, composer, and pianist of Irish traditional music. He is remembered as one of the most prolific composers within the Irish music tradition. He was awarded TG4's composer of the year Gradaim Ceoil 2006. He learned the fiddle from his late brother, the acclaimed Ben Lennon and was taught piano by teacher Teresa Gilmartin. He quickly achieved a high level of proficiency and by twelve years of age was playing with the Blue Haven Dance Band, and at fourteen in Michael Shanley’… read more
Charlie Lennon (born in Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim, in July 1938; died 8 June 2024) was an Irish fiddler, composer, and pianist of Irish traditional music. He is remembered as one of the most prolific composers within the Irish music tradition. He was awarded TG4's composer of the year… read more
Charlie Lennon (born in Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim, in July 1938; died 8 June 2024) was an Irish fiddler, composer, and pianist of Irish traditional music. He is remembered as one of the most prolific composers within the Irish music tradition. He was awarded TG4's composer of the year Gradaim Ceoil 2006. He learned the fiddle from his late brother, the a… read more
