Session with the Pipers

A Traditional Music Recital presented by Na Píobairí Uilleann on the first Tuesday of every month. Tuesday 3rd January 2012, 21:30-23:30, at the Cobblestone. Traditional Music Recital: Mick O'Brien (Uilleann Pipes) Aoife O'Brien (Fiddle) Paddy Glackin (Fiddle) John Regan (Accordion) The Cobblestone Bar, 77 North King Street, Dublin 7 Starting at 9:30pm (Doors 9.00pm) Admission: €12.00 (concession €8.00) Supported by The Arts Council

Notes and Narratives

Fri 12th January, 20:30-22:00, at 15 Henrietta St: Brian Vallely: "18th/19th century piping through the artists eyes" ... ... ... Notes and Narratives provides a unique opportunity for musicians, singers and dancers to showcase valuable researched material in an engaging and entertaining format. The series, which takes place at NPU’s restored Georgian headquarters at 15 Henrietta St, will appeal to the general public, and especially to students, enthusiasts and fellow practitioners of the traditional arts keen to enhance their overall appreciation of music, song and dance. Lectures/performances will run for up to 45 minutes followed by an open discussion to provide the audience with an opportunity to engage with the performers. The aim of the series is to strengthen the legacy of Na Píobairí Uilleann’s founding members Breandán Breathnach and Seán Reid by helping to support and encourage research into the traditional arts. All material presented will be housed in NPU’s archive. Supported by The Arts Council and Dublin City Council Admission: €10 (Concession - €5)

Session With the Pipers

A Traditional Music Recital presented by Na Píobairí Uilleann on the first Tuesday of every month.

Session with the Pipers at the Cobblestone bar, Smithfield.

Tuesday 6th December 2011 from 21:30-23:30

Traditional Music Recital:

Emmett Gill (Pipes)
Siobhán Peoples (Fiddle)
Murty Ryan (Accordion)
Jerry O'Reilly & Tom Crean (Songs)

The Cobblestone Bar, 77 North King Street, Dublin 7
Starting at 9:30pm (Doors 9.00pm)
Admission: €12.00 (concession €8.00)

Supported by
The Arts Council

Notes and Narratives Lecture

Friday 18th November, 20:30-22:00, at 15 Henrietta St:

Danny O'Mahony:
"The Music of Tom Carmody"


... ...
Notes and Narratives provides a unique opportunity for musicians, singers and dancers to showcase valuable researched material in an engaging and entertaining format.

The series, which takes place at NPU’s restored Georgian headquarters at 15 Henrietta St, will appeal to the general public, and especially to students, enthusiasts and fellow practitioners of the traditional arts keen to enhance their overall appreciation of music, song and dance.

Lectures/performances will run for up to 45 minutes followed by an open discussion to provide the audience with an opportunity to engage with the performers.

The aim of the series is to strengthen the legacy of Na Píobairí Uilleann’s founding members Breandán Breathnach and Seán Reid by helping to support and encourage research into the traditional arts. All material presented will be housed in NPU’s archive.

Supported by The Arts Council and Dublin City Council

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Session with the Pipers

Time	Tuesday, November 1 · 9:30pm - 11:30pm
Location	The Cobblestone, Smithfield
Created By	Na Píobairí Uilleann
More Info	A Traditional Music Recital presented by Na Píobairí Uilleann on the first Tuesday of every month. Session with the Pipers Tuesday 1st November 2011 Traditional Music Recital Cian Talty (Uilleann Pipes) Nuala Kennedy (Flute/Songs) Gerry O'Connor (Fiddle) Martin Quinn (Accordion) The Cobblestone Bar, 77 North King Street, Dublin 7 Starting at 9:30pm (Doors 9.00pm) Admission: €12.00 (concession €8.00) Supported by The Arts Council

International Uilleann Piping Day

International Uilleann Piping Day - 15th October 2012

A date for your diary - A worldwide celebration of the Uilleann Pipes. Uilleann piping events are planned at a host of locations around the globe.

Na Píobairí Uilleann will be holding an international day of uilleann piping activity on Saturday, October 15, 2011 to promote awareness of and interest in the playing of the instrument.

This co-ordinated day of piping activity organised by Na Píobairí Uilleann, an association of uilleann pipers with over 3,000 members worldwide, is aimed at raising awareness of this iconic Irish instrument in local communities.

Piping recitals, exhibitions, inter-active lessons and discussions explaining the instrument and how it is made will take place across four different time zones and those interested in learning more about the uilleann pipes can attend an activity hosted by groups of uilleann pipers in their locality or tune into activities through the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/uilleannpipingday set up specifically for this event. We will also be streaming live events through the facebook page throughout the day.

As part of the International Day of Uilleann Piping, events will take place at over twenty locations worldwide in Cuba, USA, Europe, Asia including eight locations throughout Ireland.

The distinctive sound of the uilleann pipes (pronounced ‘illin’) is recognised internationally through the music of famous Irish traditional music groups such as the Chieftains and Planxty but also through the use of the instrument for film scores and with global artists such as Sting, the Pogues, the Rolling Stones, Westlife and Bryan Adams.

As part of this historic international musical event Na Píobairí Uilleann (NPU) is also highlighting the craft of uilleann pipe making, a highly specialised skill central to the development and growth of the instrument.

About Na Píobairí Uilleann

Na Píobairí Uilleann (NPU), the Society of Uilleann Pipers was founded in 1968 at grassroots level by pipers with the aim of protecting a threatened art form. Now, over forty three years later, NPU is a thriving arts organisation with thousands of members, dedicated to servicing the aims and needs of uilleann pipers worldwide. It is the ambition of NPU to establish the music of the uilleann pipes as a major art form around the world in the 21^st century. Since unveiling its restored Georgian premises at

15 Henrietta St, Dublin

in January 2007, NPU has been busy catering for the expanding demand for regular tuition as well as releasing a number of significant publications and recordings. With demand for pipes considerably exceeding supply, a dedicated Training Centre – PipeCraft - has been established to deliver training in the very highly skilled craft of uilleann pipemaking. NPU’s commitment to tuition, both on a weekly basis at its premises and internationally, continues to grow, along with its public performance programme.

NPU also maintains a significant online presence. Source, our web-based piping and traditional music resource, makes available our accumulated training, tutorial and archive materials to lovers of Irish music around the world.

Na Píobairí Uilleann’s primary funding agencies include the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht, The Arts Council / An Comhairle Ealaíonn and Dublin City Council

Contact Details

Na Píobairí Uilleann,

15 Henrietta St., Dublin

1, Ireland

Tel: +353-1-8730093

Email: info@pipers.ie

Web: www.pipers.ie

The Ace & Deuce of Piping

Sunday 2nd October, Liberty Hall

Tickets from NPU: 00353 (0)1 8730093

http://www.pipers.ie/

Pipe Up - New DVD ROM resource for Irish Traditional Music

Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has launched Pipe Up, a major new innovative resource for Irish traditional music.

Pipe Up, an Irish Traditional Music Resource DVD-ROM, is produced by Na Píobairí Uilleann, the association of uilleann pipers, and aims to bridge the knowledge gap about Irish traditional instruments using the latest computer technology.

With assistance from The Arts Council Deis funding programme, Pipe Up presents high quality images, audio and video samples along with a structured fact file for each instrument.

Information in the Pipe Up resource is organised to meet the needs of  primary and secondary level school students or indeed anyone wishing to learn more about Irish traditional music.

Pipe Up also explains the various types of tunes and allows practical application via an innovative interactive tutor for the tin whistle.

A selection of simple exercises, and beginner, intermediate and advanced tunes are included, and the user can play along via an attractive and easy-to-use animated interface.

The Pipe Up interactive tutor allows the tune to be played faster or slower as required and also allows staff notation or simple ABCs to be displayed.  A host of tune books and workbooks are also included and the resource can be used in either Irish or English.

Pipe Up can be used on a PC or Mac or on a Whiteboard, and represents a unique use of the latest interactive animation technology for transmission of Ireland’s traditional music heritage.

SEE YOUTUBE  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keXdWrp5x64

Buy online : http://store.pipers.ie/store/product/1422/Pipe-Up---Irish-Traditional-Mu/

Footage from Capital Craft Exhibition in April

Some footage from Piperlink & Capital Craft Exhibition in Temple Bar. Interviews with Tommy Keane, Gay McKeon and Damien Dempsey:

Sponsored Cycle: Dublin to Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare

LAST CALL FOR CYCLISTS

PIPE-MAKER TRAINING INITIATIVE

Na Píobairí Uilleann
Sponsored Cycle

Dublin to Miltown Malbay

1st - 3rd July 2011

Target: €20,000

Closing Date for Registering your Interest: Friday 26th May
Na Píobairí Uilleann are currently undertaking fundraising events to raise €20,000 for Pipe Craft in order to provide tuition in uilleann pipe-making in our recently established Training Centre in Clonshaugh, Dublin 17.
Na Píobairí Uilleann’s sponsored cycle will take place again this year from Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd July.
Participants must confirm their place by Friday 26th May
A €150 “Expression of Interest deposit” must be paid by 26th May. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and will help defray the cost of  2 nights B&B plus one evening meal.
Participants are requested to raise at least €500 sponsorship.
Cyclists must comply with NPU’s safety plan and route
NO HELMET – NO CYCLE!
Cyclists are expected to maintain an average speed of 20km/ph over the three day cycle
Cyclists must have adequate equipment, bikes and fitness levels for this 275km journey.
Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments for sessions at the overnight stop-offs.
Closing date for submission of sponsorship money will be 24th June
We raised €11,000 last year and brought awareness to PipeCraft which encouraged further donations. Everyone is welcome to participate and help us fundraise this year.

How to register:

Please contact Sandie in Na Píobairí Uilleann on 01 8730093 or email sandie@pipers.ie
Once registered, we will send you sponsorship cards, the route plan and safety information
You can view images of the Training Centre at the following link: http://source.pipers.ie/Section.aspx?id=8  

If you would like to make a direct donation to PipeCraft you can click on the following link: www.pipers.ie/donate

Session with the Pipers

Session with the Pipers

 Tuesday 7th June 2011

Traditional Music Recital

Ciarán Mac Fheidhlimidh (Uilleann Pipes)

Liz Kane (Fiddle)

Yvonne Kane (Fiddle)

Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde (Songs)

The Cobblestone Bar, 77 North King Street, Dublin 7

Starting at 9:30pm (Doors 9.00pm)

Admission: €12.00 (concession €8.00)

Supported by

The Arts Council

About the Musicians

Gealán Thuaidh

Ciarán Mac Fheidhlimidh (Uilleann Pipes)

Ciarán MacFheidhlimidh is from Lifford in Co. Donegal. He learned most of his early music from Strabane piper and whistle player, Noel Devine. Ciarán, who began learning the pipes at 12, has been influenced by the piping of Robbie Hannan, Séamus Ennis and Willie Clancy. He also has a great interest in fiddle music and the various regional fiddle playing styles. Ciarán has performed at events and festivals all over Ireland and is much sought after, both as teacher and performer.

Sister Act

Liz & Yvonne Kane (Fiddles)  

From North Connemara, Liz and Yvonne Kane, known as The Kane Sisters, are much respected musicians and educators. Born in Letterfrack, they were educated in Kylemore Abbey School. They were taught music by their grandfather, local fiddle player, Jimmy Mullen and Mary Finn, a Co.Sligo musician and teacher.

Liz and Yvonne first came to national and international prominence during the three year period in which they toured with accordion player, Sharon Shannon as members of her band, The Woodchoppers. They travelled all over the world with her band and are featured artists on Sharon’s album ‘The Diamond Mountain Sessions’. At that time, a Hot Press review by Siobhan Long confirmed  ‘...while 'Fire in their Bellies' (with Liz and Yvonne Kane) is ensemble playing at its best and most naked.'

Following this period of touring with Sharon Shannon, the girls decided to embark musically on their own and they recorded their first album together entitled ‘The Well Tempered Bow’ which received rave reviews. The Kane Sisters toured Ireland and the United States following the release of their first album and this followed with a second album entitled ‘Under the Diamond’ in 2004.

Based in Letterfrack currently, Liz and Yvonne teach music during the school year and tour in the US during the summer.  Between them, they have close to 200 students and travel all over the west coast teaching music.

Their latest album ‘Side by Side’ was launched in July 2010 at The Catskills Irish Festival in East Durham, NY and followed by a two week tour with concertina player Edel Fox.

Guth Binn na Gaeltachta

Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde (Songs)

Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde, from the northwest Gaeltacht of Donegal, has been immersed in the culture of the area from a young age. This area, which is the last Gaelic speaking area in Ulster, preserves not only the Donegal sean-nós songs but also songs from all over Ulster. As a young singer his main influences were Caitlín Ní Dhomhnaill, Lillis Ó Laoire, Áine Bn. Uí Laoi, Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh and his mother Nellie Nic Giolla Bhríde.

Doimnic studied music at university and now works as a full-time musician. He has released three highly commended CDs, Saol na Suáilce (solo CD),  Siansaí (choir CD) and Guaillimh a’ chéile (CD with Scottish sean-nós singer Griogair Labhruidh). Recently he published a book and CD for children Ící Pící. The promotion of the sean-nós tradition is his greatest motivation and as well as teaching sean-nós, Doimnic is the director of two sean-nós choirs, Cór Thaobh a’ Leithid from Donegal, which he founded, and the Belfast choir, Cór Loch Laoi. In 2009 he won the prestigious Corn Uí Riada, the highest accolade in Ireland for sean-nós singers.

About Na Píobairí Uilleann

Na Píobairí Uilleann (NPU), the Society of Uilleann Pipers was founded in 1968 at grassroots level by pipers with the aim of protecting a threatened art form. Now, 40 years later, NPU is a thriving arts organisation with thousands of members worldwide, dedicated to servicing the aims and needs of pipers worldwide. It is an ambition of NPU’s to establish the uilleann pipes as the iconic instrument of Ireland in the 21st century. Since unveiling its restored Georgian premises at

15 Henrietta St

in January 2007, NPU has been busy catering for the expanding demand for regular tuition as well as releasing a number of significant publications and recordings. With demand for pipes exceeding supply considerably, a dedicated course in pipe-making is currently being finalised while NPU’s commitment to tuition, both on a weekly basis at its premises and internationally, continues to grow, along with its public performance programme.  Na Píobairí Uilleann’s primary funding agencies include the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, The Arts Council / An Comhairle Ealaíonn and Dublin City Council

Contact Details

Na Píobairí Uilleann,

15 Henrietta St., Dublin

1, Ireland

Tel : +353-1-8730093

Email : info@pipers.ie

Facebook: www.facebook.com/napiobairiuilleann

Blog: www.napiobairiuilleann.blogspot.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/napiobairi

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Pipers & Pipemakers on RTE

Listen to the replay of Morning Ireland 6th April on RTE. Interviews with pipemaker/piper Donnacha Dwyer, historian Seán Donnelly, CEO of Na Píobairí Uilleann Gay McKeon and details of Piperlink and Capital Craft Exhibition at Temple Bar. http://www.rte.ie/news/morningireland/ (Go to 40 mins 30 sec.)

Sponsored Cycle to Miltown Malbay in aid of PipeCraft

PIPE-MAKER TRAINING INITIATIVE

Na Píobairí Uilleann

Sponsored Cycle

Dublin to Miltown Malbay

1st - 3^rd July 2011

Target: €20,000

Closing Date for Registering your Interest: 1^st April 2011

• Na Píobairí Uilleann are currently undertaking fundraising events to raise €20,000 for Pipe Craft in order to provide tuition in uilleann pipe-making in our recently established Training Centre in Clonshaugh, Dublin 17.
• Na Píobairí Uilleann’s sponsored cycle will take place again this year from Friday 1^st - Sunday 3^rd July.
• Participants must confirm their place by 1^st April
• A €150 “Expression of Interest deposit” must be paid by 1^st April. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and will help defray the cost of  2 nights B&B plus one evening meal.
• Participants are requested to raise at least €500 sponsorship.
• Cyclists must comply with NPU’s safety plan and route
• NO HELMET – NO CYCLE!
• Cyclists are expected to maintain an average speed of 20km/ph over the three day cycle
• Cyclists must have adequate equipment, bikes and fitness levels for this 275km journey.
• Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments for sessions at the overnight stop-offs.
• Closing date for submission of sponsorship money will be 24^th June
• We raised €11,000 last year and brought awareness to PipeCraft which encouraged further donations. Everyone is welcome to participate and help us fundraise this year.

How to register:

• Please contact Sandie in Na Píobairí Uilleann on 01 8730093 or email sandie@pipers.ie
• Once registered, we will send you sponsorship cards, the route plan and safety information

You can view images of the Training Centre at the following link: http://source.pipers.ie/Section.aspx?id=8  

Damien Dempsey fundraising concert for PipeCraft

Na Píobairí Uilleann presents
DAMIEN DEMPSEY
Fundraising Concert for PipeCraft - Uilleann pipe-makers training initiative

Friday, April 29 at 9:00pm (Doors 8pm)
At The Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1
Tickets €25
On Sale Now!!!
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS: http://store.pipers.ie/
01 8730093

Click here to donate to PipeCraft: www.pipers.ie/donate
more info from http://www.pipers.ie/

Capital Craft

Capital Craft

The Art of Uilleann Pipe-making in Dublin City

Tues April 5 –  Sat. April 23, 2011, NGG/The Culture Box, Temple Bar Cultural Trust, 12 Essex St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Daily 10am to 6pm. 

Also featuring Piperlink, inter-active lecture and musical performance which runs for five days during the first week of the exhibition from Tues. April 5 – Sat. April 9, 2011, with two shows daily at 1:15 pm and 5:15pm

NGG, The Crafts Council of Ireland and Na Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to announce the launch of Capital Craft a stunning photographic exhibition at NGG/The Culture Box, Temple Bar, showcasing the rich heritage of uilleann pipe-making and pipers in Temple Bar and the surrounding areas of Dublin City.

Dating back to the late 1700s, the exhibition will include images of classic sets of uilleann pipes made in Temple Bar and surrounding areas, along with images of makers and pipers of the area over a period of 300 years.

The first week of the display will include twice-daily performances – at 1:15pm and 5:15pm – of NPU’s highly acclaimed Piperlink show, an interactive lecture and musical performance.

Presented by Na Píobairí Uilleann in association with NGG and The Crafts Council of Ireland, Piperlink features eminent folklorist, Seán Donnelly, two leading exponents of the uilleann pipes Tommy Keane and Donnacha Dwyer, and is hosted by Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, member of renowned band Danú and recipient of the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil ‘Traditional Singer of the Year’, 2011.

Admission to both Capital Craft and Piperlink is free of charge.

PipeCraft

Capital Craft and Piperlink are part of Na Píobairí Uilleann’s PipeCraft initiative, 2011 aimed at preserving and promoting the manufacture of the Uilleann Pipes. NPU is currently fundraising to:

•      Save the craft of uilleann pipe-making by training new entrants to the craft and up-skilling existing makers

•      Ensure that uilleann pipes are readily available (currently in excess of €7million worth of instruments are on back order).

•      Establish a Museum for the uilleann pipes, the iconic Irish instrument. 

For more details, see www.pipers.ie or contact Na Piobairí Uilleann, 15 Henrietta St Dublin 1, 00353 (0)1 8730093, info@pipers.ie.

About Na Píobairí Uilleann

Na Píobairí Uilleann (NPU), the Society of Uilleann Pipers was founded in 1968 at grassroots level by pipers with the aim of protecting a threatened art form. Now, 40 years later, NPU is a thriving arts organisation with thousands of members worldwide, dedicated to servicing the aims and needs of pipers worldwide. It is an ambition of NPU’s to establish the uilleann pipes as the iconic instrument of Ireland in the 21st century. Since unveiling its restored Georgian premises at 15 Henrietta St in January 2007, NPU has been busy catering for the expanding demand for regular tuition as well as releasing a number of significant publications and recordings. With demand for pipes exceeding supply considerably, a dedicated course in pipe-making is currently being finalised while NPU’s commitment to tuition, both on a weekly basis at its premises and internationally, continues to grow, along with its public performance programme.  Na Píobairí Uilleann’s primary funding agencies include the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, The Arts Council / An Comhairle Ealaíonn and Dublin City Council

Contact Details

Na Píobairí Uilleann, 15 Henrietta St., Dublin 1, Ireland

Tel : +353-1-8730093

Email : info@pipers.ie

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