R.I.P. : PADDY KEENAN 1950–2026 (The Bothy Band etc)

PADDY KEENAN 1950–2026

 

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing today of Paddy Keenan, one of Ireland’s most gifted and influential traditional musicians and a master of the uilleann pipes.

Born into a renowned Traveller musical family, Paddy carried forward a rich tradition of Irish music while forging his own unmistakable style. As a founding member of the legendary group The Bothy Band, and through his celebrated solo career, he brought the sound of the uilleann pipes to audiences around the world.

His powerful playing, remarkable technical ability, and deep understanding of Irish traditional music inspired generations of musicians and helped secure the uilleann pipes a central place on the international stage. 

We will remember the musical career and lasting legacy of Paddy Keenan in a forthcoming edition of Irish Music Magazine.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

This man is almost solely responsible for turning me on to the Uilleann pipes when I heard The Bothy Band way back  . . .this is why

Paddy Keenan & Tommy O'Sullivan | Tigh Hughes, BÁC | Geantraí 2006 | TG4

Hughes' Pub, Dublin City : Paddy Keenan (Uilleann Pipes) with Tommy O' Sullivan (Guitar),perform 

• Sliabh Russell (Jig 0:00), 
• The Blarney Pilgrim (Jig 0:58)
• Jimmy Ward's (Jig 2:24)  

in a recording made for the Geantraí music series on TG4 in 2006.

Seo hé an píobaire agus Ceoltóir na Bliana ag Gradam Ceoil TG4 2002, Paddy Keenan, ag casadh trí phort le Tommy O'Sullivan á thionlacan ar an ngiotár - Sliabh Ruiséil, Oilithreach Bhlarna & Port Jimmy Ward.

Tá Geantraí ar fáil ar Sheinnteoir TG4 anois, am ar bith ar fud na cruinne / More episodes of Geantraí are available on the TG4 Player now - watch anytime, anywhere in the world

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Set of Jigs incl Old Hag You Have Killed Me - The Bothy Band (1977)