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Snoop around for all the latest uilleann piping news and information.
If you would like to learn more about the uilleann pipes (pronounced: illan) go directly to the f.a.q. section. The rest of you know what you're up to... welcome back :)
I have been recording music for over a decade now and thought that it was time to share some of it with you as myself! Most of these tracks were recorded with singer/ songwriter Ric Blair for his CD's. Five of the tracks were recorded live in concert during an evening called "Pat D'Arcy & Friends" in San Juan Capistrano, California on June 17, 2006 [The Cual Aodh/ Fraher's Jigs - The Rocky Road to Dublin/ The Dusty Miller Jigs - An Fáinne Ór - The Ace & Deuce of Pipering - An Leanbh Sídhe/ The Independent Hornpipe] I hope you enjoy the few tunes! ::: more»
07/22/08: I just received a couple of photos from Jim Reilly of Irish Arts Week. Looked like a great time! ::: more»
06/04/08: I have created some more merchandise items such as new t-shirts, a bumper sticker, round sticker, mug, fridge magnet, keychain, hat, badge, mousepad, greetings card and a pipers apron! - that sort of thing. The t-shirts can be in any colour and in any style! High fashion, I must say ::: more»
06/04/08: Armagh Pipers Club are delighted to announce details of the 15th anniversary edition of the William Kennedy Piping Festival to be held in Armagh over the weekend of the 13-16 November 2008. For full programme details please visit www.wkpf.org. Tickets will go on sale 08.08.08. ::: more»
05/27/08: A new album "Ceol is Piob" has just been released by Stephanie Makem and Tiarnan O Duinnchinn featuring traditional song and uilleann piping ::: more»
05/23/08: Ronan Browne & Caoimhín O Raghallaigh are on The Full Set this week. I, for one, am a happy camper :) ::: more»
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05/19/08: Thanks to Tom, Adele and Flora and all involved in the G.N.I.P.C. Tionól in St. Paul, MN. What a great weekend! I would like to mention a special thank you to all the Patrick's; Patrick, Patrick and Patrick, thank you ::: more»
05/19/08: The Tionól and AGM of Na Píobairí Uilleann takes place over the weekend of 23rd – 25th May. This is a significant event as it marks 40 years since the first Tionól in Bettystown in 1968 and many of the original founders will be on hand to reflect on the origins of Na Píobairí Uilleann and the huge growth in piping in the intervening years. In addition to the regular series of lectures, classes and workshops of particular note are: Regulator workshop with Ronan Browne, Airs workshop with Tommy Keane, Reed making with Dave Hegarty & Benedict Koehler, Lecture on the Origins of Na Píobairí Uilleann with Séamus Mac Mathuna and Liam McNulty, Lecture of Music Notation in Transmission of Irish Music with Pat Mitchell, Musical Walking Tour with Mick O’Connor. Click on the link below for a full list of events and to register ::: more»
04/28/08: Here's To You Ronnie Drew! God bless him ::: more»
04/28/08: I am starting to list the sold dates on the sold items in the Classifieds section as an interesting note of how fast some of these sets sell ::: more»
04/15/08: I have decided to discontinue the pipes wanted section. If looking for used pipes check the Classifieds on this site, send me an email or post a request on the Chiff & Fipple Uilleann Pipes forum is the best place to start.
04/08/08: The SCUPC Spring Tionol was very nice. Mickey Dunne was the calm gentleman we've all come to know. It was a pleasure having him around and was sad to see him go. Looking forward to the next one Mickey!
03/19/08: We have a SCUPC Spring Tionól coming up on April 5th & 6th. Our guest this year is Mickey Dunne. The Tionól will start around 10:00am at Larry's Dunn's house. Morning workshop from 10-noon, afternoon from 2:00-4:00pm. Registration for the weekend is $75.00, concert only is $20.00. RSVP please to larry@socalpipers.com
03/05/08: A message from Kieran O'Hare: This message is to announce that the Chicago Pipers' Club will hold a meeting at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, March 30, at the Irish American Heritage Center, at 4626 N. Knox in Chicago. Kevin Henry tells me that at one time there were 32 pipers in Chicago; this will be a good opportunity to see how close to that number we can get! Pipers from Wisconsin, Indiana, and any other state, province, or country are more than welcome to attend. If you have any questions, email me at kjpohare@gmail.com, or Pat Broaders at pat.broaders@gmail.com.
03/03/08: Photos of The West Coast Tionól, this year held in Seattle, are avaialble at this link. A great weekend by the looks of things ::: more»
02/25/08: A message from John Prange: Don’t forget that BEOGA beogamusic.com are playing in California this weekend and touring the U.S. thereafter. For you Southern Californians they are playing at The LIBRARY in San Juan Capistrano musicatthelibrary.com Great Band! Should be a great show. Small venue. Also playing at the Plow in the Stars San Francisco CA Friday and Sunday at Trinity church in San Diego.
01/28/08: The Great Northern Irish Pipers Club Tionól will take place May 17 & 18, 2008. Guests include Jimmy O'Brien-Moran and myself - G.N.I.P.C. ::: more»
01/28/08: The Saint Louis Tionól will be held the weekend of April 4 - 6, 2008. Guest pipers will include Tiarnán O Duinnchinn, Michael Cooney, Kieran O'Hare, and Tommy Martin. All the details and registration can be had at www.tionol.org ::: more»
01/17/08: Congratulations to The Hudson River Pipers' Club. They have officially launched a very fine website ::: more»
01/16/08: Pat McSweeney found an article of interest written by Canon James Goodman. He found it in a book in the Laval University Library called Irish Folk Music and Song by Donal O'Sullivan, illustrations by Muriel Brandt. It was published by Colm O'Lochlainn/Three Candles in 1952. It is attached here as a PDF file ::: more»
01/01/08: Wishing all my visitors a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Here's to a great 2008. Keep on piping! - Pat.
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