Kitty Hayes

Kitty Smith Hayes (1928 – 17 May 2008) was a well-known concertina-player in Shanaway, Milltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland.

Hayes was born in the townland of Fahanlunaghta, close to Lahinch.

She was the daughter of Peter Smith, a locally well-known concertina player.

When she mastered the basics, Peter Smith bought her her own concertina.

[1] On one these local dances she met whistle and flute player Josie Hayes, who played in the Laichtín Naofa Céilí Band.