Joe has been playing bagpipes since 1985 and has competed at the highest level of competitive piping (Grade 1) in Ireland, Scotland and the US. He has played with many pipe bands and was instructor to several bands in the US. Listed below are the bands he has either played and/or instructed;
- CBS Pipe Band Limerick
- Curragour Pipe Band Limerick
- St. Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band Dublin
- Corpus Christi Pipe Band Limerick
- Boston Police Gaelic Colum Pipe Band (Instructor)
- New Hampshire Police Pipes & Drums, New Hampshire (Instructor)
- 103rd Electrician’s Pipe Band, Boston MA (Instructor)
- Emergency Medical Services Pipe Band, Boston MA (Instructor)
- Tulach Árd Pipe Band, Boston MA (Founding Member and Pipe Sergeant)
He has also recorded tracks with different groups, including 7 tracks on 4 CD’s with Boston Rock Band, Dropkick Murphys as well as performing at numerous ceremonies and functions. Joe has an extensive arrangement of music that will enhance each occasion. Based on this vast experience, Joe offers a professional performance and will work with you to ensure that the pipes contribute effectively to your event.
To help you in deciding whether the pipes may suit your occasion, Joe has offered a sample of the typical events for which bagpipes are often utilised. This information will be helpful to you in selecting the pipes for your special occasion
Whichever option you choose, Joe will work closely with you to ensure the correct format works for your day, including music selection. Whether your event is in a Church, a Castle, Registry Office or Hotel, Joe will perform wherever your venue will be.
Please contact Joe on email or Mobile 087 274 5093 to discuss his availability