Uilleann Pipes workshop with Sheila Friel

Uilleann Pipes workshop with Sheila Friel

*Please note that instrumental workshops are aimed at intermediate to advanced level players. Beginners are welcome to purchase tickets to attend as observers. Please arrive at the workshop venue 30 minutes before the start time to allow for registration. Tickets may be purchased on the door, but advance booking is recommended as workshops are very popular and places are limited. 

Member of the Friel Sisters.

Anna, Sheila and Clare Friel are traditional musicians from Doire na Mainséar, Donegal. Born in Glasgow, the sisters credit their main musical development to frequent trips to Ireland, partaking in workshops across the country, many of which they now teach themselves.

Since the launch of their debut album, The Friel Sisters have performed at venues and festivals across Europe, America and Asia. They have shared the stage with acts including Altan, The Chieftains, Lúnasa, Sharon Shannon and Cherish the Ladies. In 2016, the sisters performed at Festival Interceltique de Lorient, and won the prestigious Trophée Loïc Raison. In 2018, the girls released their second album Before the Sun featuring Hajime Takahashi on guitar and Cathal Ó Curráin on bouzouki.

In 2018, Clare was awarded TG4’s Gradam Ceoil Ceoltóir Óg na Bliana /Young Musician of the Year, performing solo and also with Anna, Sheila and Cathal on TG4 as part of the live awards show. The audience included Irish President Michael D. Higgins. On the night, she was given the award by the great Mairéad Ní Mhaoniagh.

The Friel Sisters are excited to launch their long-awaited third album, Northern Sky.