Tionól Dhún na nGall 2026

Friday 13th February – Sunday 15th February 2026

Na Píobairí Uilleann’s annual Tionól Dhún na nGall will take place in 2026 in Gaoth Dobhair and surrounding areas. The full programme of events will continue to be updated here and on our social media. This years programme will include:

• Classes in piping, reedmaking and pipe maintenance with Jane Walls, Brian Stafford and Liam Stapleton
• Afternoon recital featuring Ronán Galvin, Rita Farrell, Leonard Barry & Andy Morrow
• Young Pipers’ Recital
• Pipers’ Chairs

Over the weekend events will take place in Teach Hiúdaí Beag, Ionad Pobail Dhún Lúiche and Crolly Distillery.

To register for classes, please contact info@pipers.ie / 018730093

Accommodation:

There are numerous options available for accommodation within the area. Below is a small selection. We have also included a link to https://gaothdobhair.ie/stay/ which has a more comprehensive list.

• Teach Campbell
• Teach Hiúdaí Beag
• An Chúirt Hotel
• Caisleáin Óir Hotel

Programme of Events

Friday 13^th February

Venue: Teach Hiúdaí Beag

8pm: Young Piper’s Recital

9pm: Piper’s Chair

Saturday 14^th February

Venue: Ionad Pobail Dhún Lúiche

10am – 3pm: Piping, Pipe Maintenance & Reedmaking Tuition

Tutors: Jane Walls, Brian Stafford and Liam Stapleton

3:30pm – 5pm: Afternoon Recital

Ronán Galvin (fiddle)
Rita Farrell (uilleann pipes)
Leonard Barry (uilleann pipes) & Andy Morrow (fiddle)

Venue: Teach Hiúdaí Beag

8pm: Piper’s Chair

Sunday 15^th February

Venue: The Crolly Distillery

12pm: Piper’s Chair