Dearcán Media Documentary on Na Píobairí Uilleann

The documentary on the foundation and history of NPU will be shown on TG4 on the 21st Jan (Weds) at 9.30pm, and again on the 25th (Sun) at 17.55pm. The film, produced by Dearcán Media for TG4, tells the story of the 1968 gathering that brought the uilleann pipes back from the point of extinction.

Featuring interviews and performances from leading pipers, Liam O’Flynn, Paddy Moloney, Sean Óg Potts, Seán Potts senior, Peter Browne, Gay McKeon, Pat Mitchell, Maitiú Ó Casaide, Néillidh Mulligan and Brian Vallely among others, the film is also augmented by archive recordings taken at the original 1968 gathering.