Her first solo album 'Feadoga Stain' ('The Tin Whistle') was recorded in 1979 and is still a reference for all whistle (and flute) players. She is joined on this by Alec Finn and Johnny McDonagh, both members of De Dannan at the time (as Mary had been a few years earlier).

1) Reels: Ril Gan Ainm - Cinnte Le Dia - The Union Reel
2) Reels: Inion Mhic Sheain - Mike Russell's
3) Jigs: Tom Billy's - The Langstern Pony
4) Reels: Sean Reid's - The Drunken Landlady
5) Slow Air: Liam O Raghallaigh
6) Reels: Bean Uf Chroidheain - Gearoid O Comain - An La Baisti
7) Jigs: Port Sean Seosamh - Sean Tiobrad Arann - Rothai An TSaoil
8) Reels: The Blackberry Blossom - Maud Miller - I Wish I Never Saw You - Up to Your Knees In Sand
9) Hornpipes: Garrai Na Bhfeileoig - Miss Galvin
10) Reels: The Lady On The Island - The Concert Reel - The Hut In the bog
11) Slow Air: Mo Mhuirnin Ban
12) Reels: Mick Hand's - the reel Of Mullinavat
13) Jigs: The Monaghan Jig - Nora Crionna
14) Reels: Kitty Gone A Milking - Last Night's Fun - The Wind That Shakes The Barley