Louis Mulcahy was born in Wexford in 1941. He is a well-known potter who sings and has four collections of poetry, of which one is in Irish. The first three were published by An Sagart Publishing. A Potter's Book was brought out in 2018 by Doire Press. His latest book entitled Lisbeth – New & Selected Poems has been published in May 2024

He was Founder and Director of An Fhéile Bheag Filíochta from 2007 to 2014. In the past he has served as Chairman of the Crafts Council of Ireland and of Samhlaíocht Chiarraí (Kerry Arts) and was a member of the Government Task Force on Small Business. In 2004 he received an Honorary Doctorate from the N.U.I. for his artistry and contribution to his community.

He was married to the tapestry artist Lisbeth Mulcahy who died in 2024 and lives in Clogher ten miles west of Dingle Town. They have three adult children and eight grandchildren.