Mary Staunton

Mary Staunton is an Irish singer and accordion player.

A native of County Mayo,[1] Staunton released her first album in 1998. Her second, Circle of Friends, was launched in County Galway in July 2010. Circle of Friends was launched at Connolly's pub, Kinvara, by actor Brendan Gleeson, whose fiddle playing features on the CD. It was produced by Alec Finn of De Dannan, who also appears on the album. Other featured artists include John Prine, Rick Epping and Mary Shannon.

As of 2010, Staunton lived in Maree, Oranmore.[2] She is married to Jerry Mulvihill, a banjo player. They have two children.

Discography
  • Bright Early Mornings, 1998.
  • Circle of Friends, 2010.

References
  1. "From County Mayo to the Rest of the Big Blue Ball". rootsworld.com.
  2. "Mary's leisurely musical journey". galwaynews.ie. Archived from the original on 18 August 2010.
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