A native of County Cavan, Kathy Durkin is one of Ireland’s leading female entertainers and recording artistes. Her voice has been described as being distinctively "IRISH", being both strong and of great clarity. Kathy came from a very musical family. Her late father Eugene Leddy, a talented fiddle player, had one of the most successful ceilí bands in Ireland in the 50’s and 60’s. They also were the first ceilí band to play live on national radio. Kathy has had a prolific output of singles and albums during her career. She has proved that she is an artist of talent and commitment to the Irish music industry. Her version of the "Working Man" spent an incredible one year in the Irish charts, and was voted best single in Ireland in 1991 and 1992. She has recorded many albums over the years, her most recent being "Home Away From Home", featuring songs like "The Old Man", "Hard Times", "Town I Loved So Well", to mention but a few. Yet another great album, with something for everyone.

Kathy has also toured extensively in Europe, and the United States, where her warm personality and happy smile have won her numerous friends and fans. In the past year, Kathy has been working with her eldest son Andreas. A combination you don’t see or hear too often, but in this case works very well. Having toured Denmark and the USA, they have also proven to be a popular duo at Harvey's Point Summer Cabaret, and on the Andy Cooney Cruise of Irish Stars in the Caribbean. ide Dan Murphy's Door

Kathy Durkin is currently on tour in the USA. She is will be a special guest artist on Tony Kenny's US tour. Also on the tour are Tony's daughter, Victoria Kenny, The Dublin City Dancers, comedian Richie Hayes and Kathy's son, Andreas, who is also musical director for the tour.  Kathy will also be a special guest on Patrick Feeney's "Gurteen Goes To Spain" holiday, in Benalmadena, Spain, from 14th June to 21st June,  2008