Barley Bree

In 1979, O'Hagan returned to Northern Ireland and the band continued on as a trio until 1995, when Tom Sweeney left to pursue a solo career.

O'Donnell settled in Manchester, Connecticut, and worked as a fiddle instructor, played with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, recorded two albums and continued to perform and tour.

[13] Tom Sweeney returned to Omagh, Northern Ireland, and carved out a successful career as a solo folk singer.

In 1998, he was invited to the White House to perform for then President Bill Clinton at the annual St.Patrick's day celebrations.

To an audience which included John Hume, David Trimble and Gerry Adams, Tom performed a song he had written during the height of Northern Ireland's troubles entitled "Anthem for the Children".