 He started to play music at the age of eight, and returned to Ireland aged 18.Known for playing the banjo, mandolin and guitar, he was originally a solo artist before joining with the Furey Brothers in 1978.Touring and performing as The Fureys and Davey Arthur, the group had several number one singles in Ireland in the 1970s and 1980s, and a top 20 hit in the UK singles chart in 1981.