Uillean Pipes

Tonight, the community was blessed with an amazing traditional Irish music concert. Kieran O'Hare, a world renown uillean pipe player, wrote to Sister Anne and offered to come up to the Mount to perform a concert for the sisters.

Kieran, who lives in Chicago but was born and raised in Atchison, has been a frequent visitor to the Mount throughout his life. Kieran's parents have been friends of the Mount Sisters since before Kieran was born and still join us weekly for Liturgy.

The music Kieran played tonight was a preview of his recital for the Irish Pipes Association in Dublin, Ireland later this month. He played several types of Irish music including reels, jigs, polkas and even a Banshee song. It was a wonderful evening and a great gift for our community.

Here are a few short clips of a couple songs he played. The first song is played on the uillean pipes and the second is played on a traditional Irish flute.

Thanks Kieran for such a wonderful concert!