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Ceird An Cheoil

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Music documentary series on instrument making in Ireland

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Ceird An Cheoil - Concertina

Documentary taking a close-up look at traditional Irish instruments. Featuring the best Irish players and makers of the concertina, including Niall Vallely from Armagh.

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Ceird An Cheoil - Episode 1

Music documentary series on instrument making in Ireland. A look at the accordian, featuring performances from Donal Lunny, Andy Irvine, Brendan Power and Joe Burke.

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Ceird An Cheoil - Episode 3

Documentary series. Leading bouzouki expert Joe Foley explains the different stages involved in making the instrument which was introduced to Irish music by Johnny Moynihan.

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Ceird An Cheoil - Guitars

Documentary following Sam Irwin, who makes guitars for top musicians all over the world. We also hear performances from the likes of Steve Cooney, Ed Boyd and Arty McGlynn.

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Ceird An Cheoil - Piano

Music documentary series. Piano makers and restorers Jeffers of Bandon, County Cork, demonstrate the most intricate stages in the restoration of the instrument.

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Ceird An Cheoil - The Banjo

Documentary following banjo maker Tom Cussen in his workshop in Clarinbridge, Galway. Contributors include Barney McKenna and 2005 TG4 Musician of the Year, John Carty.

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Ceird An Cheoil - The Bodhrán

Documentary examining the place of the bodhrán in Irish music over the last 50 years, following bodhrán maker Seamus O'Kane through the various stages of his work.

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Ceird An Cheoil - The Fiddle

Music documentary celebrating the fiddle and following the Crehan family from Drumcondra in Dublin who have been selling the instrument to musicians for years.

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Ceird An Cheoil - The Flute

Documentary series about traditional Irish instruments. Musician Hammy Hamilton demonstrates what's involved in making the increasingly popular low whistle.

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Ceird An Cheoil - The Flute

Documentary taking a close-up look at the flute, following flute maker Sam Murray and featuring performances by Belfast players Gary Hastings and Michael Clarkson.

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Ceird An Cheoil - The Harmonica

Documentary series. Harmonica maker and player Brendan Power demonstrates his craft. With performances from John and Pip Murphy, Mick Kinsella and Rick Epping.

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Ceird An Cheoil - The Uilleann Pipes

An in-depth look at the uilleann pipes, a unique Irish instrument which has become a symbol of Ireland and its culture.

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