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Famous pipers: PM John MacLean
September 10, 2020

Famous pipers: PM John MacLean

My father, John MacLean, was born in the solitary house on the small tidal island of Kirkibost, North Uist, where his father, Angus, was the herdsman.

How Ireland's tradition of blind musicians led to a new vision for orchestral music
September 10, 2020

How Ireland's tradition of blind musicians led to a new vision for orchestral music

Within the Irish ‘uilleann’ piping tradition, there existed two particularly famous blind musicians, both from County Clare. The fame of Pádraig O’Briain …

Irish Jig on Fiddle & Uilleann Pipes - Cherish the Ladies - Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson
September 10, 2020

Irish Jig on Fiddle & Uilleann Pipes - Cherish the Ladies - Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson

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Patrick O'Hare Uilleann Pipes - Reed making
September 10, 2020

Patrick O'Hare Uilleann Pipes - Reed making

Hello everyone Welcome to my Facebook pages where I will post pictures of the Uilleann Pipes that I manufacture.

Patsy Touhey
April 20, 2020

Patsy Touhey

Pat Touhey was the most successful of the vaudeville pipers. He was in show business for at least 36 years and thought of himself as a comedian and actor. Touhey was also a virtuoso on the Irish pipes and well-regarded as a piper in his day …

Piper Stephen Withers - Remembrance Day
April 20, 2020

Piper Stephen Withers - Remembrance Day

St Marys Pipe Band Derrytrasna · April 12 2020 ·. Piper Stephen Withers - Remembrance Day