Bodhran player
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The Traditional Irish Bodhrán Drum

The bodhrán is an Irish framed drum and ranges from 25 to 65cm in diameter. The bodhrán is made from goats-skins, tacked to one side. (Synthetic heads or other animal skins are sometimes used.)

Uilleann Pipes
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Irish Uilleann Pipes

The Uillean pipes are known as the national pipes of Ireland and they were originally known as the Union Pipes.

Playing the Irish Harp
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The Irish Harp

The Irish harp is a famous Irish instrument which has been used for centuries upon centuries. The ancient folk instrument has a beautiful delicate sound but did not always carry the same honor as it […]

The Irish Tin Whistle
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The Irish Tin Whistle

The Tin whistle is also called a penny whistle or feadóg stain. It is a well-known and regularly used instrument in traditional Irish music.

Girl playing the Irish fiddle
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Traditional Irish Fiddle

The Irish fiddle is one of the most important instruments in the traditional repertoire of Irish music. It dates back several hundred years; however, there is not much information on its earliest origins.