The Pecker Dunne Part 1

[Claretrad]

Pecker Dunne was NOT born in Wexford . He was born in Castloebar, Co Mayo on April 1st. 1933.He changed the line in "Wexford" from "a man must feel affection for the town where he was born" to "...where he was raised" I was one of the organisers of a tribute concert for Pecker in Cois na hAbhna in 2008 and was Fear a' Tí on the night.

[1798gerry]

i met the pecker in cork about 25 years ago,,he was playin bango then and singing then as well as fiddle a great ententertainer,wa abel to entertain all in the pup in glengarrif where he playen regulary...a great entainer!!!

[anfiorsceal]

I remember back in the '80s, my band played in a concert in Skibbereen and "backed" the Pecker who was a special guest -we were young guys but we were country lads and knew all his material - he was a legend back then. He was very down to earth and friendly -a sound character.

[vols1964]

Thank you for posting this...Have great memories of Pecker visiting with his family in my old home in Wexford.

[gearoiddom]

There is no equivalent of this man to take his place if he leaves us. A stunning individualism and pure delivery, which make him a national Irish treasure alongside the Tara broach. I love his songs. I loved seeing him playing tunes before the big matches. Thanks Pecker.

[coursing100]

Pecker what a Legend, God Bless you and all,

[filthbucket69]

Some man d pecker. Go n-eirí leith

[lily6374]

brilliant i luv pecker dunne he,s just the best ever im 28now an me an my friends were singing pecker songs an listening to pecker when we were 10on!my father luved him to ,legend,

[thissong4you]

The word "authentic" is much overused, but Pecker truly is. What wonderful music! Terrific character.

[aries4961]

i am totally into this man now. i am glad my friend told me about Pecker Dunne. I think he is quite eyeopening. if u listen to the words of the song, he takes you to where he's been and his voice is awesome. i just like good singers & musicians because i am one also. peace out

[stevie064]

ive that banjo in my hand playin these days. pecker jr is the name and im the son of the peckers

[paddythejack]

it makes me proud to be called paddy dunne no relation but what a man what a musican god bless ya pecker

[gibsonpaddy]

@paddythejack Where u from

[paddythejack]

@gibsonpaddy sry took a while to get back onto this im from westmearh , how about ur self

[pipa123100]

gd gd gd

[HEADSUPBERKELEY]

I remember Woody Guthrie used this Tinker's Lullaby tune for the Hobo's Lullaby...hum correct me if I am wrong

[Timothydlol]

what kind of a banjo is he playing towards the end?

[TheZenBanjoist]

@Timothydlol

The very last banjo in this vid is a Gibson Mastertone RB-250 with bowtie inlay and the "Fly Swatter" peg head. The 5th string peg is removed as well as the 5th string so it can be set up as a plectrum banjo (4 string banjo)

[stevie064]

@TheZenBanjoist . its still tuned as a 5 string. its dropped tuned.

[connaught2008]

pecker dunne would of had more recognition if he wasnt a traveller. sad world we live in. RIP

[SlipKnoTfromEE]

he isnt dead ha

[gibsonpaddy]

wats your rip about buffer

[hawwy01]

class musician it was the likes of this man who brought different music and song to all parts of the country, fair play

[glengarslasher]

He never played a Tenor Banjo he played a 5 string Banjo

[tricker1957]

i remember him living in listowel,kerry in the early 1970's-very popular man.

[andywright121]

This guy is a huge inspiration.

He is the only guy who's plays the tenor banjo, like I want to play it.

[vprygoski]

he looks kinda like Jerry Garcia, another great musician who was known to play "Whiskey in the Jar."

[bogsidebunny]

Met Pecker in front of St Iberius church on the main Street of Wexford Town.

Quite a character. I thought he had passed away cause I haven't seen in in a number of years.

A mighty musician is he.

[muintir]

Met Pecker many times in West Cork in the 70/80s when he lived in Baltimore...knew his wife Madeline when she was a young girl...hope he is still going well and enjoying life...one of life's gentlemen in every senase of the word.

[PackingPadre]

Marty Cullen Keady,

Do a search for Pecker Dunne and Sullivan's John. I believe Madfortrad is the person who posted it. Pecker was very young when he did the vid. Shortish hair, no beard, but it's The Pecker all right.

[wheresthemama]

If this is the video with the picture at the back then this is not Pecker

[MartyCullenKeady]

Is there a vieo of him singing Sullivans john

[PackingPadre]

Aye, it's here on YouTube.

Rebel Priest

[MartyCullenKeady]

wat do you type in to get it..??

[jamboo1991]

hes my uncle for real

[Snolliot]

his voice is the only thing that sounds good on my really bad laptop speakers, and thats amazing

[pixienumber9]

Thnak you for sharing

[Irishfianna]

he used to play outside de hurling matches in wexford

[wheresthemama]

Happy Birthday for today x

[leftclog51]

fetched joy to my heart!

[OtherTwin]

a great and wonderful man thanks for all the music pecker dunne bless you. vincent

[Seamus616]

what a man. Guím gach rath ort, Pecker!

[PackingPadre]

Pecker is what Irish music is all about. God love him.

[freshgreens2006]

This is so wonderful.Thank you for posting.What a story !

[cigamrats]

what a great charecter wish i had met him!!!!!

[killiekentman]

thanks Sarah for letting me know your dad is on the mend. friends of bill wilson wish him well. thanks for your reply. great man indeed. hope to meet him. Ray

[PackingPadre]

Ray,

That's great news. The Pecker is my favourite signer. God bless him and keep him.

Father Daniel

[killiekentman]

hi father daniel, thanks my friend for your comment. he is unique. thanks to sarah for her comments as well. hope we see more of him. ray

[Macangusagain]

What a wonderful character! What a wonderful entertainer! What a wonderful Irishman ! The great Paddy (Pecker) Dunne ,there'll never be another - Eirinn gu Brath

[artwalsh60]

Met the Pecker at Ballybunion in 1968. I knew then I was in the presence of genius, and of a great spirit.

[mickdaniels1]

he is a legend, I played with him in Waterford and Tramore during the seventies

[neknedrav]

Got very drunk with him one night/morning in McEvoys pub in the market in Ennis. I woke up on the pool table when they opened up in the morning. He was gone off busking. A tough cookie but a sweet one too

[budanasal]

god bless ya pecker and all belonging to ya

johnny galway

[wheresthemama]

Thank You.

[AndyGpage3]

respects to stevie and tommy, his sons, honest and theyd do anythin for anyone

[pakalasa]

Clarebannerman, I've got to hand it to you, some great videos posted.

Up the Banner!!!

'Sullivan's John' is a great song (as Christy said himself)

[youkn0wme]

Hale! to my family the Dunnes!! uk

[youkn0wme]

Hale! to my family the Dunnes!! uk

[Irishcdn70]

Hale from the Dunnes of Canada!

[youkn0wme]

Hazaar!!

[EddieP31]

brilliant Vid , thanks for posting

[redmickconnors]

PURE brilliant

[JMelvil]

Bless him. As genuine as they come.

[incaalpaca]

hi clarebannerman this was really neat so it was. A glimpse of the past in the present that may be extinct in the future. Now it is harnessed here for the world to see and enjoy. Good job. Slan agus Beannacht De ort

[killiekentman]

thanks for the message. great posting, good to hear Pecker, quite a man.

[comhaltasmad]

It is great to hear where songs originate from.Great post.

[comhaltasmad]

Thank you so much for this post bannerman.I never heard about Pecker Dunne but I am a huge fan of the song Sullivans John.Brilliant waltz tune and nice story.Lovely stuff.