Members
All members of the band are siblings. Each member has a main role they play in the band; although most play more than one instrument and all step dance. Interesting side-notes are that Donnell Leahy is married to Canadian fiddler Natalie MacMaster and Frank is married to champion step dancer Chanda Gibson.
In 2008, Donnell Leahy and wife, Natalie MacMaster were awarded Honorary Doctorates by Trent University.
- Donnell Leahy — Fiddle
- Erin Leahy — Piano, Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocals, Bass
- Angus Leahy — Fiddle
- Maria Leahy — Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
- Siobheann Donohue (née Leahy) — Bass, Vocals, Fiddle
- Doug Leahy — Fiddle
- Denise Leahy — Vocals
- Frank Leahy — Drums
These three sisters are not currently active in the band's touring schedule.
- Agnes Enright (née Leahy) — Keyboards, Step dancer, Vocals
- Chrissie Leahy — Keyboards
- Julie Leahy — Vocals
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