Teaching the Adult Mixed-Instrument Ensemble in my local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Monkstown, Co. Dublin. Continuing to learn and play Irish fiddle. I also play piano/keys.
Traditional Jig, sometimes called Tatter Jack Walsh/Welsh. The Gaelic 'An tAthair' means father, often referring to a priest. However, this title actually alludes to a 17th century Irish poet, John Mac… More…
Reel No. 3 (according to Maria Holohan's MA Thesis) More…
Strathspey. Altan play the more relaxed Donegal Highland version, with a less dotted/jagged rhythm. They learned it from the playing of James Byrne and named it after him, as was done on The Brass Fiddle… More…
Can be played either as a Slow Piece or a Fast Reel More…