Leinster bagpiping solos
24th March 2018: I took part in the Leinster solos today in bagpiping, though it had been almost ten or so years since my last
Reeding
12th October 2017 Reeded a Kingwood uilleann chanter in C that I’d been making during the week for a talented young piper.
New York
4th – 12th December 2017 Visited New York. Checked out the music sessions, visited relatives…….and had a date!
Drogheda Orchestral Collective
15th December 2017 Joined Drogheda Orchestral Collective for a rendition of the Braveheart Suite on uilleann pipes at An Tain Theatre Dundalk. It went down
New bagpipes
October 2017 Acquired a custom set of Mopane bagpipes made by Gibson Bagpipes, Ohio. Have now enjoyed playing them in and performing on them at
New Year’s Eve
31st dec 2017 Piped in the new year at Dundalk’s Spirit Store (great fun) I included a version of ‘Clocks’ by Coldplay, ‘The Final Countdown’
Martin McGuinness funeral
On 23rd march 2017 I had the honour of playing for deputy first Minister Martin McGuinness’ funeral in his home town of Derry. I was
Feile an Phobail
I’m looking forward to playing with Belfast singer Ursula Burns as support at Barry Douglas and Camerata Ireland’s concert which takes place on 3rd August
Camhanach to perform at The Argory
The new band formed by myself and Mark Carmichael will be among the entertainers at The National Trust’s ‘Tartan Sunday’ at The Argory, Derrycaw Rd,
President McAleese’s Garden Party
On 12th July I had the honour of piping at Aras an Uachtarain for the President’s annual 12th of July party. The weather was beautiful