As musical instruments were expensive, musicians were scarce in the area.

The following are the main musicians from the area:

• Margaret Hehir, Lack (1868) concertina
• Jim Sheehan, Lack (1885) concertina
• Joe Barry, Lack (1887) mouthorgan
• Paddy Murphy, Lack (1907) fiddle
• Jackie Frawley, Burren (1913) drums
• Thomas McGuane, Birrinfada (1958) banjo and concertina
• Clancy family, Lisnafaha were a very musical family
• Margaret Hehir, Lack (fiddle)
• Kieran Hehir, Lack (banjo)
• Carmel Hehir, Lack (flute and concertina)