sentences:  Through the influence of his father and these talented fiddlers, Paddy began to master a variety of Irish styles and amass a significant repertoire.In 1973, the nineteen-year-old Paddy became fiddle champion at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil.During his college years in Dublin, the city's vibrant traditional music scene offered Glackin opportunities to meet fellow players his own age and perform a wide variety of venues.