The artist, John Connolly, was born in a small village in County Limerick, Ireland. He learned to entertain at a very young age playing traditional Ceili music and singing his favorite ballads. He continues to focus on this aspect of Irish entertainment. John has performed in concert halls, clubs, festivals, and on radio and television throughout the world. He is the talk show host of 'Echo's of Ireland', the number one Irish talk show in the tristate area of Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. "Maggie" was recorded at Ardbraccan Studio in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland.