Rutherglen in Glasgow is home to one of Britains finest exponents - TopicsExpress



          

Rutherglen in Glasgow is home to one of Britains finest exponents of the uilleann pipes, Pat McNulty. Hes played a major role in Irish culture in Scotland, something that was recognized in 1984 by his receiving an Irish Post Community Award. Amongst other things, he helped establish Glasgows first Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann branch (in 1957) along with fellow tradition-bearer Owen Kelly and the late Jimmy McHugh; this was the first-ever Comhaltas beyond Ireland. However, hes been rather out of the traditional music scene in recent years. Hes now getting back - although hes not too enamoured of what he finds in it as far as his beloved instrument is concerned... folkmusic.net/htmfiles/inart724.htm
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:57:09 +0000

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