# Trad Irish Music **URL:** https://www.chiffandfipple.com/c/traditional-irish-music/22.md [Latest](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Trad Irish Music category](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/about-the-trad-irish-music-category/24)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2002, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/about-the-trad-irish-music-category/24 "2002-07-31T15:04:00Z")
For all instruments – please read F.A.Q. before posting. --- ## [Welcome to Chiff & Fipple's Irish Trad Music Forum](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/welcome-to-chiff-fipples-irish-trad-music-forum/5237)
**Author:** [@Bloomfield](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Bloomfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2003, 4:19pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/welcome-to-chiff-fipples-irish-trad-music-forum/5237 "2003-10-02T16:19:03Z")
This will be a space to discuss style and technique in Irish Traditional Music, or ITM. Mainly style: Since this forum is not specific to any instrument, but is about ITM, technical questions about the whistle or pipes … --- ## [Dónal Lunny - RIP](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/donal-lunny-rip/151012)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/donal-lunny-rip/151012 "2026-10-30T09:08:43Z")
ITMA just announced the death of Dónal Lunny https://www.itma.ie/news/donal-lunny-1947-2026/#close There’s so much to say I don’t know where to start. The man was so brilliant and influential it’s impossible t… --- ## [CP: Return to London Town Festival - 23rd to 26th October 2026](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/cp-return-to-london-town-festival-23rd-to-26th-october-2026/150953)
**Author:** [@IMDL-present](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/IMDL-present)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/cp-return-to-london-town-festival-23rd-to-26th-october-2026/150953 "2026-10-19T14:24:51Z")
IMDL’s 28th Return to London Town Festival brings four days of traditional Irish music, song and dance to Cricklewood and Kilburn this October, with concerts, céilís, workshops, sessions, album launches, film screenings … --- ## [Looking For A John Doherty Album Called Pedlar's Pack - Is It Obscure?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/looking-for-a-john-doherty-album-called-pedlars-pack-is-it-obscure/148836)
**Author:** [@Feadog80](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Feadog80)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/looking-for-a-john-doherty-album-called-pedlars-pack-is-it-obscure/148836 "2026-10-13T12:08:49Z")
John Doherty is my favorite fiddler, and I’ve been searching for his album Pedlar’s Pack for a long time. Is it much more obscure than his other albums, or am I just unlucky? --- ## [Has anyone tried tuning forks for wellness?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/has-anyone-tried-tuning-forks-for-wellness/150774)
**Author:** [@emmawilson](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/emmawilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/has-anyone-tried-tuning-forks-for-wellness/150774 "2026-09-24T14:15:40Z")
I’ve recently been looking into tuning forks and different approaches to sound-based wellness. I came across Pure Frequencies while researching the topic and was curious about other people’s experiences. Has anyone here… --- ## [May Morning Dew -- Davy Spillane](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/may-morning-dew-davy-spillane/150482)
**Author:** [@highland-piper](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/highland-piper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/may-morning-dew-davy-spillane/150482 "2026-08-20T19:04:54Z")
I’ve been listening to May Morning Dew as played by Davy Spillane. He has recorded it several times. I found there’s a song by that name played by the Chieftains and others. Is it the same thing? The melodic line seems c… --- ## [Bodhran advice please](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/bodhran-advice-please/150489)
**Author:** [@Lou\_Ann\_Tanner-Jones](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Lou_Ann_Tanner-Jones)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/bodhran-advice-please/150489 "2026-08-20T16:42:50Z")
If this topic isn’t appropriate for C&F, I apologize and I’ll remove this. Can anyone suggest a quality bodhran brand for an aspiring Irish music player who plays other instruments? Who are quality makers and how can I … --- ## [In Time : Dónal Lunny](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/in-time-donal-lunny/150487)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/in-time-donal-lunny/150487 "2026-08-16T21:03:46Z")
Some months ago this documentary by Nuala O’Connor on the life and achievements of Dónal Lunny was shown in Glór in Ennis. I couldn’t make it at the time, to my disappointment. But this week RTE broadcast it. Lunny is… --- ## [Irish and/or Scottish folk-rock?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/irish-and-or-scottish-folk-rock/150164)
**Author:** [@CodyGaisser](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/CodyGaisser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/irish-and-or-scottish-folk-rock/150164 "2026-06-19T22:21:00Z")
In the 1960s-70s, there was an explosion of so-called “folk-rock,” whether it was trad musicians picking up electric instruments or rock musicians seeking the folk roots of the idiom. The U.S.A. had the Byrds, while Eng… --- ## [Summer Schools & Difference between them](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/summer-schools-difference-between-them/150176)
**Author:** [@Eamon\_M](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Eamon_M)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 8:27am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/summer-schools-difference-between-them/150176 "2026-05-30T08:27:07Z")
Hello all, as it’s coming close to Summer School Season. I’m planning to attend a few but I won’t get to all. For any of you who have attended South Sligo SS (Tubbercurry) or Joe Mooney (Drumshambo) have you noticed any … --- ## [Charlie Harris - RIP](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/charlie-harris-rip/150124)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/charlie-harris-rip/150124 "2026-05-15T11:48:46Z")
I really hate starting another obit thread but I just read on thesession Charlie Harris has died. I am deeply saddened by this. Charlie was such a lovely man and a beautiful player. A man who could channel Joe Cooley, if… --- ## [fs: Old Treoir magazines](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/fs-old-treoir-magazines/84820)
**Author:** [@RudallRose](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/RudallRose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/fs-old-treoir-magazines/84820 "2026-04-27T21:00:57Z")
Best offer for 8 copies of TREOIR magazine plus postage. 1995, No 1,2,3,4 1996, No 1 & 2 1997 No. 1 & 2 Perfect condition. --- ## [Bodhran drum machine for keeping beat for ITM practice?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/bodhran-drum-machine-for-keeping-beat-for-itm-practice/86383)
**Author:** [@MatthewVanitas](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/MatthewVanitas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/bodhran-drum-machine-for-keeping-beat-for-itm-practice/86383 "2026-04-22T16:48:55Z")
I’ve taken to using the Amazing Slower Downer to listen to ITM recordings and play along with the track, and when I play just by myself I’ve tried using a metronome on my smartphone to practice with. However, a metronome… --- ## [Rights of Man](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/rights-of-man/39103)
**Author:** [@PallasAthena](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/PallasAthena)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/rights-of-man/39103 "2026-04-19T12:44:11Z")
Is the title of Rights of Man a reference to the french Declaration des Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen (Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen) and/or Thomas Paine’s pamphlet “The Righs of Man”? I am aware the Iri… --- ## [Richie Dwyer -RIP](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/richie-dwyer-rip/149847)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/richie-dwyer-rip/149847 "2026-04-01T10:11:59Z")
Accordion player, fiddler and prolific composer Richie Dwyer has died. Member of the O’Dwyer family of Cailroe, Beara and longtime Ennis resident. Quite the character too. His brothers Michael, Finbarr and John were also… --- ## [Dolores Keane - RIP](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/dolores-keane-rip/149752)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/dolores-keane-rip/149752 "2026-03-27T15:23:37Z")
Earlier RTE announced Dolores Keane ‘died peacefully in her sleep’ at the age of 72. I don’t exactly remember where I heard her singing first, probably her singing ‘The Green Linnet’ the Chieftains’ Bonaparte Retreat o… --- ## [Ten Old Songs - Hammy Hamilton + Ora String Quartet](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/ten-old-songs-hammy-hamilton-ora-string-quartet/149732)
**Author:** [@stiofan](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/stiofan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/ten-old-songs-hammy-hamilton-ora-string-quartet/149732 "2026-03-12T05:50:37Z")
Lovely newly-released recording from Hammy Hamilton and the Ora String Quartet. Who knew Hammy was such a fine singer! https://hammyhamilton.bandcamp.com/album/ten-old-songs --- ## [Thesession.org Power Tools](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/thesession-org-power-tools/149730)
**Author:** [@eskin](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/eskin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/thesession-org-power-tools/149730 "2026-03-12T02:16:22Z")
I just released a new tool that adds some “Power User” capabilities on top of thesession.org for people working with ABC. thesession.org Power Tools It can: • Fetch ABC for a single tune • Download all settings for a… --- ## [Identify this album?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/identify-this-album/149657)
**Author:** [@joey\_schu](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/joey_schu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/identify-this-album/149657 "2026-02-25T00:15:03Z")
Hey all, A friend of mine passed away this week and his family is planning a celebration of his life this Saturday. They’re putting together a playlist of music he loved. He was a linguistics professor who did work and … --- ## [info about lp 'captured shadows'](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/info-about-lp-captured-shadows/97727)
**Author:** [@john](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/john)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/info-about-lp-captured-shadows/97727 "2026-02-10T22:54:16Z")
has anyone heard of a record called captured shadows by the youth community exchange trust which featured declan masterson on pipes --- ## [In nearly every house : book](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/in-nearly-every-house-book/149429)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/in-nearly-every-house-book/149429 "2026-01-17T17:23:24Z")
I am just back from Galway, fled to the city this morning rather than spending the day in a dark house, looking at the mist outside. Did the round of the second hand and other shops. Among other things, 1I came away wi… --- ## [Seán O'Sé - RIP](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/sean-ose-rip/149413)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/sean-ose-rip/149413 "2026-01-14T14:10:52Z")
‘An Pocar’ has departed, a few days short of his 90th birthday. RTE : Death of Seán O’Sé --- ## [Booklaunch : In safe hands - Mick O'Connor](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/booklaunch-in-safe-hands-mick-oconnor/107272)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/booklaunch-in-safe-hands-mick-oconnor/107272 "2025-12-13T15:02:00Z")
On June 27 fluteplayer Mick O’Connor will launch his long awaited history of traditional music in Dublin 1893-1970. And no better man for the job. Mick has been gathering material for this for decades and has a unique c… --- ## [E flat session recordings?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/e-flat-session-recordings/106125)
**Author:** [@Brus](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Brus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/e-flat-session-recordings/106125 "2025-09-13T15:42:23Z")
Anyone know where I can see recordings of e-flat sessions? Video would be good but audio-only is OK. --- ## [IMDL and Music Network Concert presents: Caoimhe and Séamus Ó Flatharta with Ryan Molloy](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/imdl-and-music-network-concert-presents-caoimhe-and-seamus-o-flatharta-with-ryan-molloy/107392)
**Author:** [@IMDL](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/IMDL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/imdl-and-music-network-concert-presents-caoimhe-and-seamus-o-flatharta-with-ryan-molloy/107392 "2025-08-27T16:53:46Z")
Friday 25th October 2025 Irish Cultural Centre, 5 Black’s Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9DT Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15/ £7 U18s - https://irishculturalcentre.co.uk/event/imdl-and-music-network-present-seamus-and-caoim… --- ## [The Shores of Lough Graney](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/the-shores-of-lough-graney/104899)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Bliven](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Steve_Bliven)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/the-shores-of-lough-graney/104899 "2025-08-11T09:41:58Z")
Anyone have a possible source for the P.J. and Martin Hayes CD (remember those?), “The Shores of Lough Graney”? Thanks and best wishes. Steve --- ## [Tribute to Tommy Maguire Concert](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/tribute-to-tommy-maguire-concert/107313)
**Author:** [@IMDL](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/IMDL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/tribute-to-tommy-maguire-concert/107313 "2025-07-11T14:11:47Z")
Friday 18 th July 2025 London Irish Centre 52 Camden Square, London NW1 9XB Doors 7.30pm. Tickets: £15/ £7 U18s → https://imdl.giftpro.co.uk/ The first ever teacher of formal traditional Irish music classes in London… --- ## [Anyone planning on going to Catskills Irish Arts Week?](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/anyone-planning-on-going-to-catskills-irish-arts-week/107071)
**Author:** [@Caj](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Caj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/anyone-planning-on-going-to-catskills-irish-arts-week/107071 "2025-06-30T13:30:05Z")
We just booked accommodation, so we’re going — although the registration site has yet to list instructors or classes. --- ## [Billy Clifford on The Rolling Wave](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/billy-clifford-on-the-rolling-wave/107173)
**Author:** [@Mr.Gumby](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Mr.Gumby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/billy-clifford-on-the-rolling-wave/107173 "2025-05-08T01:54:22Z")
In the 1950s Billy Clifford, son of well known musicians John and Julia Clifford, was invited to Dublin to audition for Radió Éireann with the family band 'The Star of Munster Céilí Band. Sadly for Billy, although the … [Next page](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/c/traditional-irish-music/22.md?page=1)