About Ox Mountain Quartet

Music Across the Mountains

Named after the Ox Mountains that connect Mayo and Sligo, Ox Mountain Quartet brings together four musicians united by a shared landscape and a deep love of traditional Irish music. Brothers David and Patrick Doocey and Stephen Doherty have roots in Foxford, County Mayo, while Siobhan O’Donnell comes from the Sligo side of the mountain range.

For generations, their families have played music, sung and danced together. Those gatherings, friendships and stories are part of the quartet’s musical inheritance, inspiring a sound that blends traditional songs and tunes with contemporary and folk favourites.

Meet the Musicians

Siobhan O’Donnell — Vocals & Bodhrán

An All-Ireland champion and highly sought-after teacher, Siobhan comes from a family steeped in music and song. She brings a wealth of traditional songs learned from her father, alongside contemporary and folk classics.

David Doocey — Fiddle & Patrick Doocey — Guitar

David plays fiddle and Patrick plays guitar. Originally from Boston and now living in Mayo, the brothers have made their mark over the past decade, performing with leading artists including Lúnasa, Seán Keane, Sharon Shannon and Téada.

Stephen Doherty — Flute, Accordion & Whistles

From Foxford, Stephen is a multi-instrumentalist who has toured more than 25 countries with a wide range of productions. He performs regularly with the Seán Keane Band and has appeared on national television and radio. A multiple All-Ireland champion, he has also composed an extensive repertoire of tunes.

“An outstanding take on traditional songs and tunes performed with an ease of brilliance, these four artists have formed a sound built on years of friendship and musicianship cultivating into something special indeed.”