Paddy Carty
Irish musician
About Paddy Carty
Lived 1929 – 1980 (aged 50–51). Paddy Carty was an Irish flautist.
Paddy Carty (1929–1980) was a three-time all-Ireland champion Irish flute player from Loughrea, County Galway. He was well known for his flowing rhythm and his virtuoso skill on his Radcliff System flute, on which he could play freely in key signatures usually considered to be difficult on the Irish flute. He was a frequent playing partner of Paddy Fahey and a former member of the influential Aughrim Slopes Ceili Band.
Discography Reels and Jigs in the Galway Manner (with Mick O'Connor), Master Collector #1 Traditional Irish Music (with Mick O'Connor), 1971 Traditional Music of Ireland (with Conor Tully and Frank Hogan), 1985
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paddy Carty?
Irish musician
When was Paddy Carty born?
Paddy Carty was born in 1929.
When did Paddy Carty die?
Paddy Carty died in 1980.
What was Paddy Carty's occupation?
Paddy Carty was a flautist.
What nationality was Paddy Carty?
Paddy Carty was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Carty. https://biography.guide/paddy-carty/
MLA: "Paddy Carty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-carty/.
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