Painting : Shearing the rams: Tom Roberts: 1890  National Gallery of

Vale Greg O’Leary

Vale the Great human being; Friend and Musician, Greg O’Leary, who brought so many Australian folk tunes to so many people. Many of the tunes on this site are played by Greg.

Saying farewell to Greg, sharing stories, memories, laughter and tears.

The Newport Bowls Club Victoria. 8th May 2026 11am.

 
his site is dedicated to the memory of  

Gregan O’Leary, Harry Gardner & Peter Ellis, for their contribution to the collection and dissemination of Australian collected folk tunes.

The Australian Folk Music site is Sponsored by Diggari Pty Ltd and Allegro Bikes.

Initiated by Richard Ayling, Mandolin player, Bicycle designer, environmentalist, entrepreneur, and motivator.

Much of the design and look of this Site is by Kevin J Morris who is also responsible for art work associated with many of the publications on this site.