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Name of pipers

does anyone know who these two pipers are

cheers
murlach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIlqQirjpIg

# Posted on August 8th 2008 by murlach

Re: Name of pipers

Those pipers are Joe McKenna (on the right) and Joe McHugh (on the left, with beard).

# Posted on August 8th 2008 by Seosamh Ui Sinan

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Also worthy of mention, he bearded fluter is the great Gerry O"Donnell. It looks and sounds like both Joes are playing pipes pitched in Eflat.

# Posted on August 8th 2008 by LongNote

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The band is the short-lived Sean Nua and the harper is Antoinette McKenna, sister of Mary Bergin.

I haven't seen Gerry O'Donnell around for a long time. Is he still playing?

# Posted on August 8th 2008 by Floss the Tethers

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http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/908
Great CD - I intend posting some of the original compositions on this in the near future.

# Posted on August 8th 2008 by Kenny

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Yep, a great album, but sadly long ago deleted by Shanachie and probably never likely to see the light of day again (even though Joe McK was the label's Ireland rep. for some time).

# Posted on August 8th 2008 by Floss the Tethers

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I believe there may be a few lying around at Shanachie even though technically maybe deleted, why not call the mail order and ask.

# Posted on August 9th 2008 by irisnevins

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yep, LongNote, I met these guys back then.Joe Mck built that Taylor-style set to play in Eb because he loved the timbre of the old Touhey 78's. Joe McH was playing a gorgeous Leo Rowsome set that was easily coaxed into Eb. Great Band! Sweet Folks!

# Posted on August 27th 2008 by pipewatcher