Cahal Dunne is
a composer, pianist, comedian, story teller, and television personality. From Irish Ballads, and fun songs, to Mozart, Vince
Gill and Billy Joel. He breaks the music up with some clean jokes and funny stories. He has his own white baby grand piano that fits
into a custom made shell.
Cahal Dunne, "Ireland's Happy Man", possesses that certain
magical quality known in show business as "it." "It" transcends
talent. "It" comes from deep within a great entertainer and washes over an
audience, captivating them. This native of County Cork has a following of loyal admirers
and friends that is unique in the rich history of Pittsburgh entertainment, and continues
to make new friends with each appearance.
Mr. Dunne is the nephew of the former Prime Minister of
Ireland, Jack Lynch. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University College
of Cork. In that same year he won first prize in the Castlebar Song Contest with his
own song, "Shalom." He represented Ireland in the Yamaha World Song Contest in
Tokyo with another of his own songs, "Lover, Not Just a Wife."
Mr. Dunne credits his winning of Ireland's National Song
Contest as his biggest break. With his winning song, "Happy Man", he earned the
right to represent Ireland at the International Eurovision Music Contest in Israel. The
song became number one in Europe and Ireland with record sales topping the 250,000 mark.
Cahal Dunne is a composer, pianist, comedian, story teller, and
television personality. His style is rich and deep, reflecting the many strands in his
distinguished career. Sit back and enjoy this entertainer extraordinaire.