The Uilleann pipes are a complex, sophisticated instrument that can deliver a unique form of traditional music and sound. They have been used in popular films such as Braveheart and Rob Roy. Uilleann, pronounced ill-in, is the Irish word for elbow. The piper uses one elbow to pump the bellows, which inflates the bag, and the other elbow to control the air pressure in the bag. It is a distinctively Irish type of bagpipe that evolved from the…
Do you sing Whiskey in the Jar? Yes! We do a cracking version of Whiskey in the Jar along with many more songs made famous by The Dubliners, Luke Kelly, Christy Moore and The Fureys. Do you play in pub sessions? Yes, just drop us a line and we’ll get in touch to let you know where we’re going to be. Where can I find a good Trad Band for my wedding? Look no further!…
Irish destination wedding couple Brendan and Sherien had the most amazing weather today for their outdoor ceremony! They had the fabulous Orla from Waterlily weddings https://www.waterlilyweddings.com there to orchestrate the ceremony and she made sure everything ran smoothly. An amazing floral arch by boutique blooms http://boutiqueblooms.ie , chivari chairs and the clearest blue skies were the perfect backdrop to their intimate Irish elopement wedding. The couple came all the way from Florida, USA and brought the sun…
Alison, GYO enthusiast and cook Alison’s main passion is playing fiddle. When she’s not making beautiful music she can be found growing yummy vegetables in her garden. Top of her list of favourite things to grow are chilli peppers. The hotter the chilli the better. She makes a very good Jalapeño hot sauce and fermented Tabasco sauce. Alison fundraises for Down Syndrome Dublin and has done the women’s mini-marathon in Dublin twice. She is a…
