DIGITAL COPY - Crowley’s Collection of Music for the Highland or Irish Bagpipes

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This digital version of the book reflects its age. Given the original print date and the fact that it is no longer in print, the quality may not meet modern standards. However, every effort has been made to preserve the content and readability of this rare and valuable work.

Experience the traditional melodies of Ireland with a downloadable copy of, “Crowley's Collection of Music for the Highland or Irish Bagpipes”. This out-of-print tune book includes well-known tunes like Drops of Brandy, Galway Bay, Swallow’s Tail, Seán Ó’Neill’s March, Pretty Adare and the Wexford Hornpipe to name a few. These tunes are perfect for the Irish or Scottish bagpipes. Get your digital copy now and bring these beautiful old tunes to life.

Summary of Tadhg Crowley's Life and Work

- Birth and Early Life: Tadhg Crowley was born in 1899 in Blackpool, Cork, Ireland.
- Learning and Early Career: He learned the bagpipes at 16 and began repairing bagpipes and drums around 1920.
- Business Establishment: Tadhg and his brother Denis opened a business making Highland, Irish, and Uilleann pipes, moving to 10 Merchants Quay, Cork, in 1933, and later opening a workshop in Maylor Street.
- Innovations and Contributions: Tadhg introduced cupped keys to Uilleann pipes, influenced by clarinet makers, and created notable sets, including silver-plated pipes with unique tuning features.
- Teaching and Legacy: He taught notable pipers such as Micheal O Riabhaigh and Moss Kennedy. He was deeply involved in promoting Irish music and dance, frequently playing at local events.
- Death and Continuation: Tadhg died in 1952 at the age of 52, and his brother Denis continued the business until his death in 1966. The Crowley family legacy continues through Tadhg's son, Michael Crowley, who runs the family business in Cork.
- Reputation: Crowley's Uilleann pipes are highly regarded and often mentioned alongside Kennedy and Rowsome pipes. His work is sometimes mistaken for Rowland's. His Great Highland bagpipes are also respected, though details about them are scarce.

Notable Events and People:
- 1933: Business moved to Merchants Quay.
- Late 1930’s: Workshop opened in Maylor Street.
- 1940’s: Daughters learned dancing from Mary McCarthy; Tadhg was friends with Sean Wayland.
- 1963: Micheal O Riabhaigh revived the Cork Pipers Club.
- 1952: Tadhg Crowley died.
- 1966: Denis Crowley died.

The Crowley name remains influential in the world of Irish music and instrument making.