Ellie Egan

Irish Traditional Music

Ellie Egan is a fiddle player from Belclare, County Galway, whose music is deeply rooted in the East Galway tradition.

Ellie holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music from University College Cork. In recognition of her academic achievements, she was awarded the Mary V. Harte Memorial Prize in 2023. Most recently, she received a Creative Individuals Grant from the Mass Cultural Council (2026).

Based in the Boston area, Ellie is an active performer and educator. She teaches music locally and regularly performs in sessions around Boston.