James Whiteside Collection

Tiarnán playing some of the collected music of Monaghan from the James Whiteside Collection, including Lullaby for Uilleann Pipes.

James Whiteside Collection

Rossmore Pipes

Tiarnán was asked to curate the Rossmore pipes project. From restoration of the Pipes, the Rossmore collection of tunes and concert performance of the pieces.

Video: The Airs That Once Through Rossmore's Halls - Rossmore Walled Garden 2021

Featuring: Luc Gaugler, Arranger, Viol de Gambe, Tiarnán Ó Duinnchuinn, uilleann pipes, Laoise Kelly, harp, Zoe Conway, fiddle/voice, Caoimhín Vallely, harpsichord, Cormac Breatnach, whistles, Eamon Sweeney, Baroque guitar, Ronán Browne, narrator.

Tiarnán includes music from the Baroque period in his repertoire, such as the Bourrée from Suite in E Minor by J.S. Bach (BWV996) and Henry Purcell.

"Live, they carry Traditional music out of the norm into a contemplative space where the listener is freed from rigid contours and can let go with imagination and empathy. Each of these players separately reaches back to the earliest musics in Ireland, weaving in and out of the social and artistic boundaries between indigenous Irish airs, baroque and early classical forms, and sophisticated dance music.

Together, the title of their first recording modestly understates these powers, and begs the opportunity for them to extend depth and expanse in their integration of the multifaceted characters of harp and uilleann pipes." - Fintan Vallely

Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn & Laoise Kelly - Young James Plunkett

Fiddlers Green Festival, 2026

The Edward Bunting Collection Project consists of 28 pieces which haven't been played since being collected. Some tunes go back in time and relate to the mythological Fiannaíocht and Ruaraiocht sagas, some were classified in 1792 as 'Ancient' or Very Ancient'!

"I have always enjoyed the music that this duet makes even before their first CD « Ar Lorg na Laochra: which I launched for them. Their new departure exploring the Bunting collection is commendable not only for their research and effort but for the artistic and creative way they have mined, honed and presented their preferred pieces. It is totally original and offers the audience an invigorating journey into music of yesteryear."

- Nicolas Carolan (Director Emeritus ITMA)

"Went to hear Laoise and Tiarnán playing in Belfast. Their research and dedication to the Bunting collection is inspiring and uplifting.

Really enjoyed their interpretation of what they gleaned from the collection. Educational lively and informative throughout."

- Antaine Ó Donnaile (Macha Media)

(The Love of the Gael)

Laoise and Tiarnán regularly tour Gaeltacht na Éireann agus na hAlba (The Gaelic speaking areas of Ireland and Scotland) with Kathleen MacInnes and Ailean Dòmhnullach. The commonality of music and song are celebrated.

Kathleen MacInnes, Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn, Laoise Kelly & Alana MacInnes - Oràn na Cloiche : National Piping Centre, Glasgow 2017