The Celtic folk group The Wolfe Tones have been singing out for freedom of a united Ireland for over forty years. With their words, music, songs and their charismatic presence, they transform audiences around the world into a positive force for a united Ireland through peace. Using Awareness created by their music and its message, the Wolfe Tones hope to "build Figuratively"a house in which all Irish people can live in unity and peace.

It all began in 1963 when Derek and Brian Warfield and their friend, Noel Nagle, met Tommy Byrne at the Elphin Fleads (Irish Music Festival) in Rosscommon. The common factor leading to 37 years of international success of these four men became apparent that first weekend together. It was their burning love for Ireland and its people, That has not altered over the years. The Wolfe Tones took their name from the great 18th century nationalist and patriot, Theobald Wolfe Tone. One of the founders of the rebel group United Irishmen who is now widely considered the father of Irish republicanism.

Their love of Ireland and pride in the people and history are evident in their choice of musical selections and in the songs they write. The quartet enjoyed a career that had yielded a series of LPs including Let the People Sing, A Sense of Freedom and Across the Broad Atlantic. The music of the Wolfe Tones has taken these gentlemen to all points of the globe. But now only three remain to carry on the tradition and legend that is the Wolfetones

Derek Warfield, has unfortunately decided to go his own way and pursue a solo career. He split from the group in October 2001 after performing with them for 37 years . Derek played mandolin, sang and composed many of the Songs The Wolfe Tones perform. With a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face, Derek guided the audience down a magical path as he unfolded the history of Ireland.

Tommy Byrne is the lead singer and guitarist who joined the group in 1964. His smooth singing enthralls entire audiences that are touched by the words, his delivery and the power of his voice. Intelligent, sensitive and articulate, Tommy is interested in anything that places Ireland on the map. Noel Nagle, the strong, silent member of the group, plays the flute, whistle and uileann pipes. His haunting and stirring piping creates a sound that underscores Irish traditional music and permeates it with the sadness and sense of time and history that comes from the land itself.

Brian Warfield, Derek's brother, is an extremely gifted songwriter and has composed a large majority of the songs performed by the Wolfe Tones; Brian plays the guitar, banjo, harp and Bodhran , the traditional drum of the celts. Seasoned and professional entertainers, The Wolfe Tones promote a love of Ireland while entertaining their audience. As Derek Warfield says, " Like any folk music, Irish music is a mirror of what is happening in our country, and our songs cover every issue in Ireland, past and present.