In their own words, The Fuchsia Band “are a group of four lads from Cork, Ireland who play, dance, sing and generally have a good time like it (used to be) is in Ireland. We’re traditional Irish musicians with emphasis on fun and general entertainment!” They play traditional Irish dance music, sing songs, tell stories, and perform Irish dances. The band has three recordings on their docket, with one brewing in the pot.

Máirtín de Cógáin, fronting the band, is an All-Ireland winner in storytelling, and also sings, dances, and plays the bodhrán (Irish drum). Brian McGillicuddy is also an All-Ireland winner, playing the tenor banjo, mandolin, and tin whistle. McGillicuddy is nicknamed “Flash” for good reason! Eoin Verling on the button accordion comes from a musical family and has been playing since the age of 10 in his father’s céilí band. Mick Heffernan plays flute and guitar, adding the glue that binds the group together. Most of the band speaks the Irish (Irish Gaelic) language fluently.