Annual NPU Tionól 2026

The annual NPU Tionól 2026 will take place Friday 22^nd May to Sunday 24^th May in An Grianán, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth.

Piping Recital:

Robbie Hannan
Hendrik Morgenbrodt
Muireann Meade
Ronan Sweeney

Piping Classes:

Peter Browne
Tommy Martin
Louise Mulcahy

Reedmaking Classes:

Will Woodson
Rick Lines  (Elder Drone Reeds)

To register for classes please contact us. Classes are €40 for members, €75 for non-members

PROGRAMME

FRIDAY
3pm Reedmaking Class
8pm Young Piper’s Recital
9pm Piper’s Chair

SATURDAY
10.30am-3:30pm Piping & Chanter & Drone Reedmaking Classes
3:30pm Sound of Ireland Centre Update
4pm AGM
6:30pm Dinner
9pm Piping Recital
10:30pm Piper’s Chair

SUNDAY
10am Piper’s Chair
11:30am Documentary

There will also be the premiere of the next installment in the World of Uilleann Piping documentary series: The World of Uilleann Piping: a German Experience

If you would like to read the 2025 NPU Annual Report ahead of the Tionól, click here.

Accommodation Details:

Make sure to book your accommodation directly with An Grianán as beds and rooms are limited. (041 9822119 or  admin@an-grianan.ie) 

The accommodation fee is €275 per person sharing and is for two nights accommodation and the following meals:

• Friday: Tea/Coffee & scones on arrival and dinner that evening
• Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Sunday: Breakfast & Lunch

Price per person Sharing 1 night (B&B, Lunch x 2 and Dinner on Saturday night €165).

There is a limited number of single rooms. Single non ensuite room €265 pp. Double or single rooms occupied by one person only will incur a €335 single occupancy surcharge (€275 + €60).

For non-residents attending the tionól meals are priced as follows and payable directly to An Grianán:

• Saturday – light lunch with dessert and tea and coffee – €21.50
• Saturday Night – 3 course dinner ( starter, meal, dessert, tea/coffee) – €28.50
• Sunday – light lunch with dessert and tea and coffee – €21.50

If you have any questions, please contact us at +353-1-8730093 or info@pipers.ie.