Considered among Ireland’s best traditional musicians, Carty plays fiddle, tenor banjo, tenor guitar and occasionally the flute.
[1] He is very interested in the North Connacht traditional music style.
Carty was born in London and now lives in Boyle, County Roscommon.
[2] In 2003, he was awarded Traditional Musician of the Year by the Irish Television station TG4.
The award placed him in the company of previous winners, such as Matt Molloy and Paddy Keenan.