History was made on Thursday, August 8 at Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Co Wexford as 2,516 musicians shattered the Guinness World Record for the most tin whistles played simultaneously. The ...

The Irish tin whistle, dating back to the 12th century in Ireland, is a wonderful instrument to start anyone on their journey to learning traditional Irish music. Made in Dublin for over 40 years, the ...

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One of the most mystical instruments that made a mark on many cultures of the world is the flute. Take Krishna and his legendary flute, or the meditative Iranian and Turkish ‘Ney’ that inspired the ...

World record tin whistle event at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford The people of Wexford have all the more reason to sing and rejoice during the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, having officially ...

More than 2,500 musicians at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann have broken the Guinness World Record for the most tin whistles played simultaneously for five minutes in a row. In Chadwicks Wexford Park, an ...

This all started simply as a way to help Rev. Ryan Duns' music students practice their tin whistles. Beginning in 2006, he posted instructional videos on YouTube. You know how we sometimes ...

(Mass Appeal) – Tis the season of ceilis and the beautiful sounds of Irish music, and one of the hallmarks of traditional Irish music is the tin whistle. The Irish Cultural Center of Western New ...

SOME LEAVING Certificate students and Sr. Mary are going to Kenya in July. A request from the Mission there is for tin whistles and recorders. If anyone would like to donate a tin whistle or a ...

The Guinness World Record for the most tin whistles played at the same time has been broken at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Co Wexford. Just over 2,500 people played The Boys of Wexford and The ...