Welcome to the South Wales Uilleann Pipers
We are a group of musicians with varied abilities but a common love of the Uilleann pipes. Pipers at all levels of experience and anyone else interested can join. Please contact us!.Next meeting (AGM): Wed 10th Feb, 8pm Ferndale Hotel, Ferndale.
Quote of the moment: "There was a banjo player so was was about to leave. Then I saw there was an Irish piper, so I stayed." Anon. more...
Our meetings are a chance to learn and practice piping in an informal atmosphere. We hold a session every 6 weeks or so, usually in the bar of the Ferndale Hotel, Ferndale, South Wales (see map, right).
Other instruments are more than welcome but remember we play Irish traditional music.
See video of April meeting in the gallery.
The Uilleann Pipes.
The uilleann or Irish pipes are more melodic and quieter than many other types of bagpipe. An air bag under one elbow is inflated by bellows strapped under the other.
Learn more about the mightiest of traditional Irish instruments and hear some samples of the pipes being played.
The Uilleann Pipes on Wikipedia.Meet our committee. From left to right:
Eddie Brophy (Resident Piper-in-Chief)
Meirion Williams (Treasurer)
Richard Mordey (Chairman)
Sian Moran (Secretary)
More about our members...Thanks to everyone who took part in and helped in anyway. Everyone had a memorable time and went home wanting more. Please contact us if you have any pictures to share.
The next tionól will be held on Saturday 4th September 2010. See you there!
Here's a selection of local or piping links...
Na Piobairi Uilleann Irish Uilleann Pipe SocietySouth Western Association of Uilleann Pipers
North West Uilleann Pipers
Uilleann Obsession Website for pipers
The Session.org Irish traditional music site
Amairgin the Gael Local Comhaltas branch
More on our links page
