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Conor Byrne
Conor Byrne (born on 22 September 1972 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is an acclaimed Traditional Irish Flute-Player, who is also recognized for his role as TV Producer, Festival programmer and Concert organizer.

Early Life
Conor Byrne was born on the 22 September 1972 in Edinburgh, Scotland, but has lived in Dublin, Ireland all his life. His mother is singer Eilish Moore (sister of Christy Moore & Barry Moore (AKA Luka Bloom) & his father is Peter Byrne - both of whom are respected singers and were involved in organizing recognized clubs in the Meeting Place and Mother Redcaps Tavern in the 70' and 80's. Conor has one sister, Róisín. Byrne attended Gaelscoil Inse Chór primary school, where he began the tin-whistle at five years of age, under the tutelage of his Headmaster Con Ó Tuama. At second level he attended Coláiste Chilliain, Clondalkin, Dublin, where he received flute lessons from Dublin flute-players Cian O'Sullivan, Seán Ó Broin and Paul McGrattan. In his early years as a flute player Conor was given from many including the late Frankie Kennedy, who became a great friend and influence since. During his school years Conor played in various music groups and attended many festivals including the L'Orient Festival in 1989

Music Career
All his life, Conor Byrne has been driven by his deep love of music. It is in his blood, and literally flows through his veins. This love manifests itself in many forms. Conor has recorded 2 albums; Wind Dancer, and Bavan. He has toured various corners of the world. He is a gifted flute player, who has deep respect for the tradition of the great music of Ireland. However he has an ear for composition, and is particularly excited when challenged to work outside his comfort zone. Apart from Conor’s love of playing music, he has earned the affection and respect of many people, particularly his musical comrades, because of his unselfish commitment to the promotion of exciting musical ventures, such as the Button Factory County Sessions in Dublin through 2010. County by county, he brought singers and musicians from parishes, villages and towns to the heart of Dublin, for many great nights of celebration of our islands’ diverse styles and skills. Conor has also earned great respect as TV Producer and Director, most notably for his highly acclaimed television series for TG4 ‘Faoi Lán Cheoil’, where celebrities were challenged to learn an instrument of Irish Music. Their journey was filmed, and each programme ended with a performance of their endeavours. It was fascinating and also entertaining, and all in the language that Conor loves so much; Irish. He loves people, he loves music, and he loves Ireland. These passions are brought to every thing he does. He has little time or interest in self-promotion, but revels in the successes of others.