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Barley Bree
Band, 1973-1995 GB, Northern Ireland
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Barley Bree was an Irish-Canadian band active in the 1980s and ‘90s. They comprised Tyrone brothers Tom Sweeney and Jimmy Sweeney (nephews of Tommy Makem), Buncrana fiddler P.V. O’Donnell and Brian Doherty (currently of Evans & Doherty) & Seamus O'Hagan (Cookstown) . 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.
Members
 | Jimmy Sweeney bj, voc, g |
 | Seamus O'Hagan h, bj, man, voc |
| P.V. O'Donnell voc, vn |
 | Tom Sweeney h, voc, g |
| Brian Doherty b, voc |
Popular Tracks 
The Wild Colonial Boy on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley Bree Ducks Of Magheralin on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley Bree Lord Of The Dance on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley Bree Eleanor Kane's, Dealer's Fancy, Lough Giel on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley Bree No Man's Land on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley Bree Ireland My Home on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley Bree Paddy On The Railway on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley Bree Brendan's Fair Isle on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley Bree Anthem For The Children on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley Bree The Rathlin Island Boat Song on The Best Of Barley Bree by Barley BreeTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speak Up For Old Ireland | Barley Bree | 1987 | Album |
| No Man's Land | Barley Bree | 1986 | Album |
| Castles In The Air | Barley Bree | 1985 | Album |
| Here's to Song | Barley Bree | 1984 | Compil. |
| Castles In The Air/Summer Roads | Barley Bree | 1984 | Single |
| Song Of The Irish Moss / Medley:Margaree Waltz/Clarinet Polka | Barley Bree | 1980 | Single |
| Castles In The Air | Barley Bree | Album |
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