David O'Brien (Flute) is a flute player from Barefield, Co. Clare. He began his musical journey in Barefield National
School, where he was taught tin whistle by Denis Liddy. He progressed onto the flute under the tuition of Garry Shannon.
Like Brian Collins, David played with the Barefield Céilí Band at an underage level, competing, recording and touring with
them, and enjoying much success.
David derives much pleasure in travelling with his music, and has toured in Toronto (50th anniversary of Comhaltas),
Milwaukee Irish Fest (where he taught) and Europe, and he was a member of the Comhaltas Irish tour in 2003.
School, where he was taught tin whistle by Denis Liddy. He progressed onto the flute under the tuition of Garry Shannon.
Like Brian Collins, David played with the Barefield Céilí Band at an underage level, competing, recording and touring with
them, and enjoying much success.
David derives much pleasure in travelling with his music, and has toured in Toronto (50th anniversary of Comhaltas),
Milwaukee Irish Fest (where he taught) and Europe, and he was a member of the Comhaltas Irish tour in 2003.
Turloughmore Ceilí Band