Paddy Martin

Based in the north-east of Ireland, Patrick Martin is an accomplished musician, regarded as a superb uilleann piper, bagpiper, flute and whistle player. For weddings he can offer any of these instruments as well as recorders, and is also starting to gain experience as a singer and guitar player. He often collaborates with other fine musicians, most notably Joanna Doran (violin, organ, keyboard)Joanna is a naturally gifted musician who even makes up tunes as she plays them, an extraordinary talent.

A soloist with the internationally renowned Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland, he has also worked with singers, bands and theatrical companies throughout Ireland and overseas. Other credits to his name include Riverdance and both Irish runs of The Pirate Queen

He has years of experience playing for special occasions including weddings, funerals, banquets and other occasions. With his vast array of pipes, flutes, recorders and whistles in different keys, he is a versatile and sought-after recording musician.
Telephone: 087 7761585

• Uilleann Pipes
• Bagpipes
• Flutes
• Whistles & Recorder
• Guitar
• Singer

Biography
Patrick first got into bagpiping at a young age (about 7)learning from his dad and later various pipe-bands. Whilst playing with his local parish band he was introduced to the uilleann pipes by Donal Duffy and took lessons with Padraig Donlon..later he became heavily influenced by recordings of piping legends Liam O'Flynn and Davy Spillane.
The bagpiping was kept up however, as he was enjoying pipe-band outings as well as ever increasing solo gigs of various kinds. Playing with top Grade One St. Laurence O' Toole Pipe Band from Dublin for a few years was a great experience.

In order to keep his instruments in order he got interested in reed-making also, and studied the art at workshops around the country, through Na Piobairi Uilleann, booklets and more recently dvd and internet sources.

Other sounds started to appeal to this talented young man so he widened his scope to include low-whistles, tin-whistle and wooden flutes of various types and styles. He has been entertaining rapt audiences for many years now at many a special occasion, session, gig, concert and show throughout the world. He is also actively pursuing his passion for making instruments, and studying singing and guitar


Reviews
"To Paddy, Thank you for providing the lovely traditional sound of the bagpipes, it really made our day special."
Margaret-Anne and Thomas

"Paddy, We were really pleased that you were able to add to our celebrations with your beautiful gift of music and your gentle spirit of generous giving." Mairead Heaney, for Brat Bhride

"I cannot tell you enough how fantastic this concert was. It was inspiring and wonderful. From the quality of the music and the variety of programme to the talent of Emmanuel, Kathy and Patrick, and the Genius of Gearoid."
Marcelle Murray, Chair CBOI Boston Executive Committee, Boston