Ivan is from Dublin and is a member of Irish traditional band Danú. Mick O’Brien is his biggest influence as mentor and regular teacher for several years on both whistle and pipes. Over the years Ivan has performed worldwide in duets and ensembles with many household names of Irish music including Iarla Ó Lionáird, Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh, Martin Hayes, Cormac Breatnach, Eileen Ivers Band, Dervish, and Lúnasa. With credits that range from film and theater to appearances with the New York Philharmonic, Ivan has also performed in several well-known productions such as Riverdance, Sting’s The Last Ship on Broadway, and Come From Away.