Deirdre Havlin was the flute player with the critically acclaimed band, Déanta which formed in the late 1980s.  The band were noted members of the traditional music scene in Ireland.  They signed to Green Linnet and released three albums which blended traditional tunes and song with arrangements sometimes veering towards a contemporary setting.  In 1990 and 1991 they were selected to represent Ireland at the Lorient Interceltic Festival, in Brittany, where they won the Trophée Loïc Raison for best band (1990).

Today Deirdre is the forerunner and organiser of the Causeway Sessions on the north coast of Ireland, promoting traditional music in the area and teaches extensively in the area. Dee also is a member of local band Brí alongside, Heather Montgomery, Lucy Birch and David Dunlop. Brí can be found performing all over Ireland and offer a great eclectic mix of folk and Trad.  Recently she performed at the Keady Flute Festival alongside fellow flautists such as,m Harry Bradley, Aofie Granville and Barry Kerr. Dee has also tutored in the Donaghmore Summer School for the past two consecutive years. North Coast Trad is delighted to have Dee as our flute/whistle tutor!