2023

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

July 27, 2023

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! …

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The Instruments - Donnacha Dwyer

July 27, 2023

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.

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Allabair Trio Turlough O Carolan Music And Song

June 22, 2023

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 …

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Pitlochry Drummer Given Pipe Band send-off

June 22, 2023

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.

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Sherman Police Regional Pipe Band pays tribute to fallen officers in D.C. ceremony - KXII

May 18, 2023

Sherman Police Regional Pipe Band pays tribute to fallen officers in D.C. ceremony - KXII

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The Sherman Police Regional Pipe Band took part in a special ceremony in Washington, D.C.. The band performed Monday at …

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