Na Píobairí Uilleann Explained

Na Píobairí Uilleann
Native Name:Pipers Club
Abbreviation:NPU
Predecessor:Dublin Pipers Club
Formation:1968
Founder:Breandán Breathnach and other pipers
Type:Irish Music
Purpose:Promotion of the Uilleann pipes and Irish music
Headquarters:15 Henrietta Street
Coords:53.3525°N -6.27°W
Language:Irish, English
Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Caoimhín Mac Aoidh
Leader Title2:Secretary
Leader Name2:Mikie Smyth
Board Of Directors:Pamela Schweblin, Peter Browne, Rick Lines, Patricia Logan, Barra McGrory, Rita Farrell, Mickey Dunne
Staff:Gay Mc Keon (CEO)

Na Píobairí Uilleann (in Irish n̪ˠə ˈpʲiːbˠəɾʲiː ˈɪl̠ʲən̪ˠ/; meaning "The Uilleann Pipers") is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the Irish Uilleann pipes and its music.[1]

Organisation

NPU was founded in 1968 under the impetus of researcher and collector Breandán Breathnach and pipers such as Seamus Ennis, Leo Rowsome and Paddy Moloney (of the Chieftains), in order to promote the uilleann pipes and its music.[2] A Tionól (meeting) of pipers in Bettystown Co Meath in April 1968 had been organised by Breathnach, Seán Reid and Séamus Mac Mathúna, who wrote to some 100 pipers in Ireland and abroad for a gathering to revive piping.[3] Its headquarters are located at 15 Henrietta Street, Dublin, in a restored Georgian building with facilities for many activities. Membership of the organisation is now spread throughout Ireland, England, Scotland, Continental Europe, North America and Australia.[4] Among the notable musicians associated with NPU are:

Activities

The goals and activities of the organization are numerous. Regular classes on piping technique, pipe making, and reed making are taught to students of all ages and abilities. NPU is also making a major effort to re-master and re-release recordings of deceased masters of the instrument as well as record living masters. The organization offers a wide range of tutorial materials including DVDs, CDs, and books.[6]

Recordings (selection)

Books (selection)

See also

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Breandán Breathnach: Folk Music and Dances of Ireland, Mercier Press, Cork. 1983. . p. 78
  2. https://pipers.ie/about/ About
  3. Web site: New film is piping up for the revival of the uileann pipes. 20 January 2015.
  4. http://www.pipers.ie/home/Resources_History%20Pipes.htm Article by Breandán Breathnach, 1980, reproduced at
  5. http://www.pipers.ie/home/About_Patrons.htm Patrons
  6. http://www.pipers.ie Na Piobairi Uilleann Homepage
  7. https://pipers.ie/store/products/johnny-doran/ NPU
  8. https://pipers.ie/store/products/piping-of-patsy-touhey-cd/ NPU
  9. OCLC record number 276956142 viewed on 26 June 2010
  10. http://store.pipers.ie/store/ NPU