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Cupar piper Douglas Provan on Hogmanay and the best black bun - The Courier

Cupar piper Douglas Provan on Hogmanay and the best black bun - The Courier

“Bagpipes and Hogmanay go hand in hand – it’s as Scottish as it gets,” he says. “The sound of the pipes just fits the tradition. Everyone loves it.

January 2, 2025
South, Always South! | The Journal of Music: Irish Music News, Reviews, Concerts & Opportunities

South, Always South! | The Journal of Music: Irish Music News, Reviews, Concerts & Opportunities

County Kildare Orchestra with soloist Brian Hughes on uilleann pipes & whistles and narrator John MacKenna present SOUTH, ALWAYS SOUTH! …

July 27, 2023
The Instruments - Donnacha Dwyer

The Instruments - Donnacha Dwyer

Donnacha’s been playing the Uilleann Pipes since 1988 when he began lessons in Na Piobairi Uilleann. He got his first half set 1990. The chanter had intonation issues and through pure frustration he took lessons in reed making. From there he became more and more interested in how the instrument worked.

July 27, 2023
Allabair Trio Turlough O Carolan Music And Song

Allabair Trio Turlough O Carolan Music And Song

Eamonn said yesterday that it was “a huge honour“ to be invited to play the Uilleann pipes for Christy. The Ballina musician told Mid West Radio …

June 22, 2023
Pitlochry Drummer Given Pipe Band send-off

Pitlochry Drummer Given Pipe Band send-off

Drum Major Bo will be remembered as kind supporter for anyone worried by prostate cancer, having offered a listening ear to countless people at a cafe opposite his camera shop in Perth.

June 22, 2023