The Leo Rowsome Commemorative Event takes place annually in Henrietta Street on the final Saturday in February. The event celebrates the life and achievements of Leo Rowsome. Leo Rowsome was one of the most significant figures in uilleann piping in the twentieth century, as a piper, pipemaker, organiser and piping teacher. The events of the day reflect all aspects of Leo’s piping legacy and include piping tuition, pipemaking and reedmaking tuition, a lecture and piping performance, followed by a social gathering with informal music.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday 25th February 2023. The event will include classes in uilleann piping with Jane Walls and the advanced piping class with Seán McKeon will have a focus on regulator playing. There will also be a class in reedmaking with pipemaker Joe Byrne. The evening’s activities will include a lecture by Peter Browne, “Pádraig O’Keeffe: The Last of the Fiddle-Masters”. The formal events of the day will finish with a recital featuring Tommy Martin, Lottie Cullen and the Wexford Pipers Quartet.

Programme of Events:

10:30 – 3:00 pm: Classes

Piping Class – Jane Walls
Regulator Workshop – Seán McKeon
Reedmaking Class – Joe Byrne

Classes €35 for members (€50 for non-members). To register for classes, please contact the office at +353-1-8730093 or email info@pipers.ie. 

7:00 pm: Reception

8:00 pm: Talk

Peter Browne – “Pádraig O’Keeffe: The Last of the Fiddle-Masters”

9:00 pm: Recital

Tommy Martin
Lottie Cullen
The Wexford Pipers Quartet

Tionól Dhún na nGall 2022 will take place on Friday 17th February to Sunday 29th February in Teach Hiúdaí Beag, Bunbeg, Ionad Pobail Dhún Lúiche, Moneymore and Crolly Distillery, Crolly. 

Programme of Events:

Friday 17th February

Venue: Teach Húidaí Beag, Bunbeg

8.00pm – Young Piper’s Recital followed by Piper’s Chair

Saturday 18th February

Venue: Ionad Pobail Dhún Lúiche, Moneymore

10.00am – Piping & Reedmaking Classes
Piping Class Teachers – Eoin Orr & Tom Clarke
Reedmaking Teacher – César Pastor

To register for classes, please contact info@pipers.ie or call +353 (0)1 87 30093. Classes are €35 for members (€50 for non-members).

3.30pm – Recital
Artists – Sheila Friel, Megan Níc Fhionnghaile & Cian McGrory, Cathal Ó Curráin, Martin Crossin, Theresa Kavanagh & Ian Smith

Admission: €15 for standard & €10 for students/unwaged/retired

Venue: Teach Húidaí Beag, Bunbeg

8pm – Piper’s Chair

Sunday 19th February

Venue: Crolly Distillery

12.30pm – Piper’s Chair

Accommodation:

Below is a list of accommodation options within the area. For more information on local accommodation, you can check out https://www.gaothdobhair.ie/en/categories/accommodation-in-gweedore and Airbnb

An Chúirt Hotel – http://www.gweedorecourthotel.com/
Caisleáin Óir Hotel – http://www.donegalhotel.ie/
Teac Jack – http://www.teacjack.com/
Danny Minnie’s –http://www.dannyminnies.ie/accommodation.html
Teac Campbell –https://teac-campbell.com/
Teach Mhicí –https://www.underthethatch.co.uk/miki#/property-page-information

The Leo Rowsome Commemorative Event takes place annually in Henrietta Street on the final Saturday in February. The event celebrates the life and achievements of Leo Rowsome. Leo Rowsome was one of the most significant figures in uilleann piping in the twentieth century, as a piper, pipemaker, organiser and piping teacher. The events of the day reflect all aspects of Leo’s piping legacy and include piping tuition, pipemaking and reedmaking tuition, a lecture and piping performance, followed by a social gathering with informal music.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday 26th February 2022. The event will include classes in uilleann piping with Ruáirí Howell and the advanced piping class with Leonard Barry will have a focus on regulator playing. There will also be a class in reedmaking with pipemaker Paddy Hyland. The evening’s activities will include a lecture by Éanna Ó Cróinín, “The Uilleann Pipers of 19th Century Meath”. The evening will then see the launch of Uilleann Piping from County Kildare, a CD of uilleann piper Joe Byrne from Athy. Joe has been heavily influenced by Leo’s music, and Joe himself learned from one of Leo’s students, Gay McKeon.

The formal events of the day will finish with a recital featuring Joe Byrne, Naoise and Tierna Rowsome, the youngest generation of the Rowsome family, and Joe Finn who who plays a magnificent set of Leo’s manufacture.

Programme of Events:

10:30 – 3:00 pm: Classes

Piping Class – Ruáirí Howell
Regulator Workshop – Leonard Barry
Reedmaking Class – Paddy Hyland

To register for classes, please contact the office at +353-1-8730093 or email info@pipers.ie. 

7:00 pm: Reception

8:00 pm: Talk

Éanna Ó Croinín – “The Uilleann Pipers of 19th Century Meath”

9:00 pm: Launch

‘Uilleann Piping from County Kildare’

9:30 pm: Recital

Joe Byrne
Joe Finn
Tierna Rowsome & Naoise Rowsome

Tionól Dhún na nGall 2022 will take place on Friday 18th February to Sunday 20th February in Teach Hiúdaí Beag, Bunbeg. 

Programme of Events:

Friday 18th February

8.00pm – Young Piper’s Recital followed by Piper’s Chair

Saturday 19th February

10.00am – Piping & Pipe Maintenance Classes
Piping Class Teachers – Janes Walls & Cormac Buzz Ó Briain
Pipes Maintenance Class – Martin Crossin

3.30pm – ‘Try the Pipes’
An opportunity for all ages to try on a set of pipes and have a go at playing. All are welcome to attend.

7.30pm – Recital at Amharclann, Gaoth Dobhair
Artists – Gearóidín Breathnach, Gay McKeon, Derek McGinley, Lachlan & Murdoch McKibbin

Sunday 20th February

11.00am – Piper’s Chair

Accommodation:

Below is a list of accommodation options within the area. For more information on local accommodation, you can check out https://www.gaothdobhair.ie/en/categories/accommodation-in-gweedore and Airbnb

An Chúirt Hotel – http://www.gweedorecourthotel.com/
Caisleáin Óir Hotel – http://www.donegalhotel.ie/
Teac Jack – http://www.teacjack.com/
Danny Minnie’s –http://www.dannyminnies.ie/accommodation.html
Teac Campbell –https://teac-campbell.com/
Teach Mhicí –https://www.underthethatch.co.uk/miki#/property-page-information

The Leo Rowsome Commemorative Event takes place annually in Henrietta Street [on the final Saturday in February]. The event celebrates the life and achievements of Leo Rowsome. Leo Rowsome was one of the most significant figures in uilleann piping in the twentieth century, as a piper, pipemaker, organiser and piping teacher. The events of the day reflect all aspects of Leo’s piping legacy and include piping tuition, pipemaking and reedmaking tuition, a lecture and piping performance, followed by a social gathering with informal music.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday 20th November 2021. The event will include classes in uilleann piping with Muireann Ní Shé and the advanced piping class with Michael ‘Blackie’ O’Connell will have a focus on regulator playing. There will be classes in reedmaking with Patrick O’Hare and a pipes maintenance workshop with Donnacha Dwyer. The evening’s activities will include a lecture by Harry Bradshaw, “Bill Stapleton and the Irish Recording Company”. The evening will also see the launch of Taisce Luachmhar (Valuable Treasure) – The Piping Album, a CD featuring recordings by Leo Rowsome (solo) and the Rowsome Quartet.

The formal events of the day will finish with a piping recital featuring three solo performers, Sinéad Ní Allmhuráin, Ciarán Browne and Pádraic Keane who all have family piping connections to Leo Rowsome.

*In line with Government restrictions, all events will be limited capacity and all attendees will be required to provide a Covid 19 Cert (being fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 within the previous 6 months) and a valid photo ID.

Programme of Events:

10:30 – 3:00 pm: Classes

Members €30 – Non Members €45

Piping Class – Muireann Ní Shé
Regulator Class – Michael ‘Blackie’ O’Connell
Reedmaking Class – Patrick O’Hare
Pipes Maintenance Class – Donnacha Dwyer

7:30 pm: Reception

*As there is limited capacity, we are operating a reservation list for all evening events. Please contact the office to reserve a place at info@pipers.ie or call +353-1-87-30093.

8:00 pm: Talk

Harry Bradshaw – “Bill Stapleton & the Irish Recording Company”

9:00 pm: Launch

Taisce Luachmhar – The Piping Album

9:30 pm: Recital

Sinéad Ní Allmhuráin
Ciarán Browne
Pádraic Keane

Na Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to be back with ‘Session with the Pipers’ in The Cobblestone on Tuesday 2nd November at 9:30pm, doors open at 9pm. This month’s line-up features:

• Tommy Keane (uilleann pipes)
• Dermot Byrne & Frankie Gavin (accordion & fiddle)
• Nuala Kennedy (song)

As there is limited capacity, we are operating a reservation list. Entry is free so booking is essential and can be done through Eventbrite here. 

*In line with Government restrictions, this recital will be limited capacity and all attendees will be required to provide a Covid 19 Cert (being fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 within the previous 6 months) and a valid photo ID.

Please note that the Cobblestone is an Over 18s Only Venue.

Supported by Arts Council Ireland.

Na Píobairí Uilleann’s popular monthly recital series, the Session with the Pipers has gone on the road! We are delighted to present a number of pre-recorded episodes filmed all around the country, this being the third and final edition from Ionad Cultúrtha an Dochtúir Ó Loinsigh in Baile Mhúirne, Co.Cork. 

The November edition will feature:

• Claire Fennell & Sarah O’Gorman (uilleann pipes & fiddle)
• Michelle Mulcahy (harp & concertina)
• Conchubhar Ó Luasa (song)

All episodes will be available to view, for free, on NPU-TV. Donations are however welcome. Na Píobairí Uilleann’s Session with the Pipers always takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. Stay tuned for great music and song!

Na Píobairí Uilleann’s popular monthly recital series, the Session with the Pipers has gone on the road! We are delighted to present a number of pre-recorded episodes filmed all around the country, this being the second of three editions from Ionad Cultúrtha an Dochtúir Ó Loinsigh in Baile Mhúirne, Co.Cork. 

The October edition will feature:

• Rob Fell (uilleann pipes)
• Carthach Mac Craith (song)
• Áine & Francis O’Connor (fiddle & flute)

All episodes will be available to view for free on NPU-TV. Donations are however welcome. Na Píobairí Uilleann’s Session with the Pipers always takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. Stay tuned for great music and song!

Na Píobairí Uilleann’s popular monthly recital series, Session with the Pipers has gone on the road! We are delighted to present a number of pre-recorded episodes filmed all around the country, this being the first of three editions from Ionad Cultúrtha an Dochtúir Ó Loinsigh in Baile Mhúirne, Co.Cork. 

The September edition of Session with the Pipers features:

•  Éamonn & Diarmuid Ó Meachair (uilleann pipes & button accordion / melodeon)
•  Máire Ní Chéileachair (song)
•  Aoife Granville (flute)

All episodes will be available to view, for free, on NPU-TV. Donations are however welcome. Na Píobairí Uilleann’s Session with the Pipers always takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. Stay tuned for great music and song!