Just wondering if anyone can tell me if the Great Northern Irish Pipers Club still holds an annual Tionol event. I’m a complete newb to the uilleann world but would really like to get started. I read that this event was a good place to get some exposure to the craft, but I don’t know if it’s still held. If it’s been phased out, I’m wondering if anyone could offer some alternative suggestions for how to go about getting a start in piping - something in the way of basic instructional workshops or other informal gatherings - basically any sort of in-person event that would give me some basic orientation to the instrument. I’m in central South Dakota, so I’m prepared to do a bit of driving!
Any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
