Dónal Clancy is one of the finest guitarists in Irish traditional music today. Raised in An Rinn, County Waterford, he comes from a legendary musical family—his father was none other than Liam Clancy of The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem.
Dónal began playing guitar at an early age and developed a style that blends technical precision with deep musical sensitivity. He was member of the acclaimed group Danú and has performed with The Chieftains, Eileen Ivers (Riverdance), and the Máirtín O’Connor Trio, among others.
In addition to guitar, Clancy plays bouzouki, mandolin, and other stringed instruments. His solo albums combine traditional ballads with elegant arrangements and modern virtuosity.
Through his music, he not only preserves his family’s rich musical heritage—he continues to shape and expand it.
