Information is based on the newsletter from the Folk Music Society of Ireland, November 1981. The Irish Warpipes: A Journey Through HistoryIreland's rich musical heritage boasts many unique and captivating instruments, among which the Irish warpipes stand out for their...
Thomas Ashe: The Patriot Piper and the Birth of the Black Raven Pipe BandThe story of the Black Raven Pipe Band is closely tied to the rise of Irish national pride in the early 1900s. During this time, people began...
The Story of Eugene Patrick Daly: The Titanic's Irish BagpiperThe sinking of the RMS Titanic is a story of both tragedy and bravery. Among those who experienced this disaster was Eugene Patrick Daly, a third-class passenger from Athlone, County Westmeath,...
The Legendary Pipe Major Tim Keogh of the Fintan Lalor Pipe Band Tim Keogh was a fantastic leader of the Fintan Lalor Pipe Band from County Dublin, Ireland. Tim took over as Pipe Major in 1953 after being the...
The History of Bagpipes in Ireland Thomas Ashe holding his set of bagpipes in uniform Bagpipes have been an important part of Irish culture for many centuries. This blog post explores their history, how they were used, and their importance...
The Great Nelius Cronin of Blackpool • Introduction to Nelius Cronin: A renowned traditional flute player and piper from Blackpool, Cork. • Early Musical Involvement: By 1916, Nelius was involved with the Fianna. He later joined a notable trio with Jimi O’Mahony...
“Nance the blind piper“ from Castlelyons, County Cork, was yet another not so famous Irish bagpiper who made a living or pass time from playing bagpipes, in spite of the challenges of being blind. She also had a reputation of...
