Barley Bree

Barley Bree

Barley Bree was an Irish-Canadian band active in the 1980s and ‘90s. They comprised Tom Sweeney and Jimmy Sweeney (nephews of Tommy Makem), Donegal fiddler P.V. O’Donnell and Brian Doherty (currently of Evans & Doherty). The group was formed in Northern Ireland but moved to Canada in 1977. From their base in Nova Scotia, they widely toured North America. They released eight successful albums and fronted a weekly television series called "Barley Bree" which lasted for two years. Since breaking up, they have reunited several times at the Milwaukee Irish Fest.

P.V. O'Donnell currently lives in Manchester, Connecticut and teaches private lessons while performing shows and travelling to Ireland.

Tom Sweeney now lives in Omagh, Northern Ireland and has a very successful career as a folk singer. He has released several albums including Daisy a Day and Poems of Ireland along with several very successful children's albums.

Jimmy Sweeney still lives in Canada. His recordings include Come Listen Awhile with his brother Tom.

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  • Barley-bree — Bar ley bree ( br[=e] ), n. [Lit. barley broth. See {Brew}.] Liquor made from barley; strong ale. [Humorous] [Scot.] Burns. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • barley-bree — /bahr lee bree /, n. Chiefly Scot. liquor, malt liquor, or the like, esp. whiskey. [1780 90] * * * …   Universalium

  • barley-broo — noun see barley bree * * * barˈley broo ● barley …   Useful english dictionary

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