Uilleann

Section: Uilleann

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

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 …

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

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

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

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.

September 10, 2020
Patsy Touhey

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 …

April 20, 2020