John McSherry was an Irish musician from Belfast known for his skill on the
Irish flute and whistle. He won two titles at the Fleadh Cheoil de Irlanda by
age 15 and became the youngest winner of the 'Oireachtas' competition at 18. In
1995, he co-founded Lúnasa with Seán Smyth, Michael McGoldrick, and Steve
Cooney, releasing their debut album Lúnasa Live in 1996. He also played a key
role in bands like Tamalin, Coolfin, and At First Light. McSherry's solo work
includes the album The Seven Suns. His contributions to the music industry were
recognized with awards, including the Iris...