Born and reared in Dublin in an Irish speaking home, Éamon became interested in traditional Irish music and especially in sean nós singing while in Trá Bháin and Leitir Móir in Connemara. Since then he has become one of the leading exponents of sean nós singing in Ireland, and a recipient of the prestigious Corn Uí Riada on three occasions. He has travelled and performed in Ireland and internationally from his home in the Meath Gaeltacht of Ráth Chairn.