Born and raised in Scar, Duncormick, Paddy Berry now lives in Drinagh, on the outskirts of Wexford Town.
He has made a major contribution to the revival of traditional music, song and dance in Ireland over the past fifty years.
Paddy has been a prominent member of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for nearly five decades and has been involved in various cultural education initiatives.
His very important contribution has been recognised by fellow musicians and also earned Paddy a special lifetime achievement award from the president of Ireland, Mary McAleese, in 2003.
[2] Paddy Berry has published three recordings and three print collections of County Wexford Ballads.