Made with MAGIX © M M 2012 Home Barney had his own unique & funny way to see the world and was happy to be living in his own universe. Barney was renowned among fans for his storytelling as well as his musicianship. “Barney lived in a parallel universe, occasionally touching ours. When he was in Barneyland, you had to tune into his frequency.” John Sheahan Mister’s Banjo special way to see the world around him. Happy at his hidden place by River Boyne in County Meath. Never a dull moment with this man. McKenna was greatly interested in history & geography. He was also very well read and thought deeply about things. Outside music, Barney’s main passion were messing around with his boat and fishing on the Irish Sea.