Career
In his youth he was hired at the Derrygonnelly Fair by a farmer who played the fiddle. lieutenant was from this farmer that Eddie learned to play the instrument. Duffy played in the 1930s and 1940s with local Céilí bands, the Sillees and the Knockmore Céilí Band.
He lived most of his life in Blaney and played mainly in Derrygonnelly.
Mick came from a musical family but stood out as the main talent with his huge repertoire of tunes and songs. His singing style was subtle with beautiful use of glottal stops and variations in phrasing.
One of the finest fiddlers of his generation, his powerful style was an interesting blend of Northern and Southern elements. In turn he passed his music on to fellow-musicians such as Cathal McConnell (of Boys of the Lough), Altan, Seamus Quinn, Ben Lennon, Jim McGrath and others
In memory of Mick Hoy and Eddie Duffy, the takes place every year on the second weekend in October in Derrygonnelly.
