Paddy grew up in the west Dublin suburb of Ballyfermot affectionally known as Ballyer. I was born in the north Dublin suburb of Whitehall. It is quite amazing the amount of talented people these two areas produced. From Ballyer, The Fureys, The Beer Mats and of course Paddy. From Whitehall, Luke Kelly and a whole host of International footballers. Paddy like myself was "Luke mad" and it's difficult to describe the feeling to anyone who was not. Paddy would wince at the suggestion that he was Luke's natural successor, but I make no apology for feeling the way I do about him or his wonderful voice.
Paddy started his career as a solo artist and then went on to become a member of several Irish ballad groups including Heather Breeze and Stout. He then spent eight very successful years with Barleycorn before joining The Dublin City Ramblers for whom he played for about fourteen years. In 1996, following a realignment of the group, Paddy really came into his own and along with The Ramblers entertained people all over the world. In late 2002 Paddy once again started performing as a solo artist and will continue to bring happiness to Irish music lovers, everywhere he sings.
Paddy has received many awards in various American States and a little while ago, at a special night in his native Ballyfermot was honoured for his achievements and service to Irish music. From Ballyer to Baltimore, no one deserved it more. Paddy has stepped in and played with other well known bands and never fails to bring the house down.
Paddy goes from strength to strength, heading off to Alaska and Hong Kong and opening new radio stations in Dublin as well as regular gigs all over Dublin.