The Mary Wallopers announce shock exit of one of its founding members

He was in the band for nearly nine years.

One-third of the original Mary Wallopers trio, McKenna was a guitarist and vocalist for the on-the-rise Irish folk group.

In a statement shared on the band's social media, McKenna explained the reasons for his decision.

Seán McKenna performing with The Mary Wallopers at 2024's All Together Now Festival

You can read the statement in full below:

The Mary Wallopers also added: "Hi folks a bit of a Wallopers update here on this Tuesday morning. After almost ten years of hoorin and drinkin, Seán has decided to leave the band.

"Now don’t worry we still love each other and will continue to get pissed together etc. We’ll still be touring, just with a moustached shape hole in our lives :’(

"Here is the first band photo we ever took. Best of luck Seán, Lots of love, The Wallopers xoxo."

You can see that picture below.

Main image via MaryWallopers/Instagram

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