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Flaithrí (22) has performed as soloist on Uilleann
Pipes with orchestra at Lorient and Glasgow. He won first place for his own composition in "Leitrim 1798". An accomplished champion having won, amongst
others, 10 "All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil" titles between the ages of 14 and 18, before concentrating his efforts on performance and composition.
Flaithrí "a multi award winning uilleann piper" "has at his command an impressive technical range, making full use of the uilleann pipes with a good clear sound
from chanter, drones and regulators". (from various sources) Flaithrí's full-set of uilleann pipes were made especially for him by Alain Froment in November 1992.
Eoghan (20) holds All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil and Pan-Celtic championships, amonst others. At a
competition in 1994, adjudicator Peadar Ó Riada awarded the then 13-year-old fiddler 100%. He was also awarded a UCC Donal 'Doc' Gleeson Instrument
Tuition Award in July 2000, it is given to those "who have demonstrated exceptional performance ability". He is also a member of the College traditional fiddle
group "Fiddlesticks". Eoghan's live solo performances have left audiences crying for more.
Eoghan "executes a great technical command on his instrument, his dynamic performance is captivating". (from various sources) Eoghan's fiddle is over 100 years old and especially
adapted for his traditional style of playing.
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