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THE STREET - IRELAND - INSTRUMENTS
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Irish HarpThe Irish Harp
Magic or what? Old Irish legends believed that the harp had magical powers. It is Ireland’s national symbol.
Listen (4'34) to Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin play 'Is Fada an Lá' from An DealgÓir (Gael Linn, 2002)
Hear the harp in action
Fiddle and ViolinThe Fiddle and Violin
Fiddle, violin, fiddle, violin
What’s the difference if they look the same? Answer: the violin has a case!
Listen (2'15) to a set of jigs & reels performed by The Tony Corcoran Band at the Ceili in the Irish Centre, Newcastle
Hear the fiddle in action
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Uilleann PipesThe Uilleann Pipes
These pipes are a bit like bagpipes to look at but make a beautiful sound.
Listen (2'35) to Mikey Doran play play 'The Ash Plant'
Hear the uilleann pipes in action
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