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C 2018 REPOT ANUL CES S EDUC A TION PERF ORMANCE PRESV A TION Contents

Chairman’s Report 4

CEO Report 8

Secretary’s Report 12

Draft Minutes of 2017 AGM 13

Review 18

Governance 32

Executive, Board & Patrons 33

Audited Accounts 34

Acknowledgements 58

Annual Report 2018 2 Annual Report 2018 3 So let us remind ourselves of our considerable achievements over the past few years; we have seen the establishment of a dedicated pipe making training facility, the expan- Chairman’s Report sion of our piping tuition programme throughout and the world, the completion of the restoration of 15 Henrietta Street and the launch of our online digital resource (which is continually remarked upon by the music community as an outstanding re- source). We produce more tutorials, more DVDs, more manuscripts, more scholar- ships, more recognition, more recitals and performances and not least, the attendance of Uactarain na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins at our Sound of Ireland Concert.

What is even more noticeable is the extraordinary quality of piping and pipemaking, all In 2019 Na Píobairí Uilleann will launch a new organisational strategy for the next three a far cry from the times when I and many of you, first took up the pipes. years, Sharing the Sound of Ireland 2019-2021. This is the road map which will guide all our activities over the period. Our aims and values remain timeless, to promote the These many achievements demonstrate our ability to continually deliver. Our early playing and making of the pipes. The organisational strategy itself was the result of adoption of many initiatives relating to governance, including the Governance Code and member surveys, feedback from third party organisations and workshops involving a SORP accounting practices, has strengthened our ability to deliver excellence in all ar- diverse group of stakeholders facilitated by experienced professional consultants. eas of our activities. Our ability to engage in fundraising activities has been enhanced by our participation in the Arts Council/An Comhairle Ealaíon RAISE programme. In order to capitalise on this unique opportunity to promote uilleann piping, increased resources are required to fulfil the aims of our ambitious strategy. We were delighted Nothing has been achieved though, without the dedication and effort whether by our when the Arts Council confirmed our strategic funding application level of €405,000 staff, our board, our members, our volunteers and the Arts Council and so it will be for for the twelve months to 31 December 2019. This represents a €30,000 (8%) increase the future, we cannot take anything for granted. We on the board are ever so grateful over the 2018 grant. to you for your engagement and endeavours in this work. We had more good news when the Arts Council also confirmed that Na Píobairí Given the importance now attached to good governance practices from both our mem- Uilleann was recommended for multi-annual funding (2019-2021). Members might bers and our stakeholders, the board, in recent times has been giving a lot time and also note that we have framed our plans within the context of the wider arts communi- thought to succession planning for board membership. Since the rule change of a few ty including the Arts Council / An Comhairle Ealaíon Strategy 2016-2025, Making Great years ago, board members must now step down after two terms in office. There are Art Work. many positive sides to this but it can also leave gaps in experience and knowledge, which need to be addressed. Our objectives for 2019-2021 also reflect on the opportunities resulting from the increased awareness of and interest in uilleann piping worldwide, which was boosted The board recognises that to function well, we must have a mix of skills around the hugely by the UNESCO recognition for uilleann piping. table whether it is experience in corporate governance, finance and accounting, infor- mation technology, strategic development, law or fundraising. Other attributes sought Na Píobairí Uilleann now provides a wide range of services in over 40 countries to are the ability to challenge and probe, sound judgment and common sense. We believe a hugely varied global demographic including people of all ages and nationalities, that this skill set can be realised among our own membership. This is your organisa- different religious and social backgrounds, people with visual and other disabilities tion and its future is well worth securing. So I would encourage you to consider stand- and people from the travelling community. ing for the board in the near future. The playing of the pipes is now more popular than at any previous time in our history. I’m sure many of you are aware but it’s still well worth repeating that the board of We acknowledge all the work and efforts of our founders and the concerns that many NPU, at its September 2018 meeting made a decision to fill the vacancy of Honorary of them had for the future of piping. Now, after 50 years in existence, we can honestly President left by the very sad passing of O’Flynn, a position that had previously put those concerns to rest and look forward with confidence to the next 50 years. We, been held by the late Seán Potts. The board agreed that Tommy Keane who has given a along with all stakeholders, look forward to implementing this new strategy in order lifetime of commitment to NPU and piping was a most worthy recipient of the appoint- to enrich the lives of people worldwide through the music and culture of the uilleann ment. We were delighted when Tommy accepted the position, as I’m sure all present pipes. here are and so our congratulations again go out to Tommy.

Annual Report 2018 4 Annual Report 2018 5 Another NPU annual event, which continues to grow every year, is International Uil- leann Piping Day, which Ken Lynam and his team of volunteers organise annually for each November. On behalf of the board, I would like to extend a huge thanks to all pipers throughout the world who take part in bringing the sound of Ireland to a global audience. We are so proud of, and grateful to, our international membership.

Fundraising now has to be an integral part of what we do. Were there no fundraising, we would be forced to drastically roll back on our programmes. We are ever so grateful to all our volunteers and supporters who are involved in fundraising events such as the annual cycle to Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, the piping marathon and the many local events that members both organise and partake in.

We benefit hugely from a highly skilled and motivated staff led by our CEO Gay McKeon, we have a board who take the business of good governance and best prac- tice most seriously. We have fundraisers, we have a membership and volunteers where so many give their time to the promotion of NPU and piping. We enjoy the support of the Arts Council not just for funding but for advice also, for which we are most grateful and others, including individuals who donate to us most generously. Our thanks also go to The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for their ongoing support, to the Department of Education, to Culture Ireland, Music Network, The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and Dublin City Council.

So in conclusion, my personal thanks again to the board and to Gay McKeon and his staff for their support. Their dedication has been the key factor in our success, and their enthusiastic input into the development of our new strategy has been invaluable.

Noel Pocock, Chairman

Annual Report 2018 6 Annual Report 2018 7 Ballyfermot College of Further Education. This initiative was supported by the office of Minister for Education Richard Bruton TD CEO Report • Administered and awarded six Piping Scholarships and Oineach Muiris Ó Rócháin • Published Pipers Choice Music collection containing 316 tunes transcribed by Joe Doyle. • Hosted 29 uilleann piping classes also Reed making, Airs and Regulator workshops, 5 lunchtime recitals and a piping concert at Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy. I am delighted to report that again in 2018, Na Píobairí Uilleann had a very success- • A state school of music in Lago Puelo, Argentina confirmed the ful year with outstanding achievements on many fronts. We continued to deliver on commencement of an uilleann piping tuition project which was approved by the stated objectives contained in our organisational strategy and in a balanced way the Ministry of Education which provided the opportunity to teach uilleann across the areas of access, education, performance, preservation, operations and pipes, in a public and free way for all of the community. governance. Performance The 50th anniversary of the founding of NPU was celebrated in a fitting manner with • Held very successful International Uilleann Piping Day the Sound of Ireland concert held in the Abbey Theatre, Dublin with a full house includ- • Held very successful Ace and Deuce of Piping Concert ing Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D Higgins and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Micheál • Held regular Session with the Pipers, Ceol sa Chlub, and Notes and Mac Donnacha in attendance. It is fair to say that this event was a resounding suc- Narratives events cess and an appropriate way to also celebrate UNESCO recognition for uilleann piping which NPU had championed over a seven year period. We were delighted to receive a Preservation presentation of the UNESCO certificate of ratification from the Department of Culture, • Secured support from the Seattle pipers for general access to The Pipers Heritage and Gaeltacht at a reception in the state rooms in Iveagh House, Dublin on Review on the NPU website Monday January 29th. Further recognition of the work of NPU by third parties was • Published A New Harvest compilation CD of young Pipers and launched it demonstrated by The Lord Mayor of Dublin hosting a reception in the Mansion House with a concert in DIT Grangegorman. to honour NPU and An Post issuing a postage stamp to commemorate the 50th anni- • Have had Liam O’Flynn's and Padraic Mac Mathuna’s Rowsome sets and the versary of the organisation. Also in July we received the Fiddlers Green Festival Hall Ennis Coyne C sharp set measured. of Fame award in Rostrevor County Down. It is a great reflection on the fantastic work and achievements of our members and volunteers throughout the world in promoting Fundraising uilleann piping, pipe making and traditional Irish music over the past fifty years. • Received confirmation of Arts Council RFO funding of €375,000 for 2018 • Held annual sponsored cycle to SSWC which raised in excess of €7,000 Other major achievements during 2018 included the following: • Secured €3,200 sponsorship for Sound of Ireland Concert at Abbey Theatre • Secured €2,000 funding through Dublin City Council Arts Grants 2018 Access • Received funding under the Music Network Capital Scheme to purchase an • Made all online archival material free to all additional eight practice sets of pipes. • Provided 12 sets of Pipes on Loan, including to new students for Enniskillen, • A very successful fundraising event was held in the Cobblestone in support of Wexford and Henrietta Street classes. the annual sponsored cycle to SSWC, €1,200 was raised. The event was • Held a Try the Pipes events in Castlebar, Kilkee, Cois Fharraige and Clifden in organised by Jacqui Martin, Sorcha Potts with assistance from volunteers September • Received a grant €5,000 from Culture Ireland in respect of International • Hosted successful Culture Night event on September 21st. Over 320 visitors Uilleann Piping Day. with tours of building and piping recitals by young players. • Received €1,500 from Design and Crafts Council of Ireland • In total we raised €65,479 through donations of money and membership Education subscriptions. • Commenced weekly piping lessons with a group of seven beginners in Wexford Town on Saturday February 3rd 2018. • Commenced a third level instrument making course in conjunction with

Annual Report 2018 8 Annual Report 2018 9 Governance completion of the restoration of 15 Henrietta Street and the launch of our online digital resource. These achievements demonstrate our ability to continually deliver on our • Finalised NPU Organisational strategy 2019-2021 vision, mission and stated goals. • Finalised a 10 year extension of the lease at PipeCraft pipemaking training centre including a 5 year break clause. Our objectives for 2019-2021 reflect the opportunities resulting from the increased • Hosted retirement function and arranged a presentation for Terry Moylan awareness of, and interest in, uilleann piping worldwide as a result of UNESCO recog- • An extensive Health & Safety audit of PipeCraft by a third party consultant nition which was achieved in no small part through NPU’s efforts. In order to capitalise was conducted and the recommendations have been implemented. on this unique opportunity to promote uilleann piping, increased resources are now required to fulfill our ambitions for the traditional arts. Our early adoption of many ini- The support of our volunteer piping and reed making teachers in 15 Henrietta Street tiatives relating to governance, including the Governance Code and SORP accounting each Tuesday evening is of invaluable importance in our education programmes and practices, has strengthened our ability to deliver excellence in all areas of our activi- the transmission of the art of uilleann piping. ties. Our ability to engage in fundraising activities has been enhanced by our participa- tion in the Arts Council/An Comhairle Ealaíon RAISE programme. We had a number of changes in staff during 2018 including the retirement of our long serving Archivist Terry Moylan, I would like to thank Terry for his contribution to the I thank the members of NPU for their continued support. Thanks also to our Board and great progress of NPU during his 16 years working full time for the organisation and I staff: their dedication has been a key factor in our success. Their enthusiastic input wish him and his wife Pascale many happy years in retirement. The great efforts and into the development of our new strategy has been invaluable. We have framed our support from staff members including Emmett Gill, Fionnán MacGabhann, Anne- Ma- plans within the context of the wider arts community including the Arts Council / An rie Bell, John Blake and Sabhbh Ní Mhaolagáin. The support of Paul McGrattan, Don- Comhairle Ealaíon Strategy 2016-2025, Making Great Art Work. nacha Dwyer, Hammy Hamilton, Conor Roche Lancaster and Micheál Ó Sruthain in de- There can be no doubt that the unique sound of the uilleann pipes is the iconic sound of livering instrument making courses were vital and much appreciated. I would also like Ireland. The new strategy, which will shape our direction, is therefore straightforward to thank Tim Doyle for his assistance in finalising the Pipers Choice Music collection. and clear – Sharing the Sound of Ireland through Access, Education, Performance and Preservation underpinned by excellence in values, governance and processes. The relationships and collaborations we have developed with many third party organ- isations listed in this annual report 2018, have been key to the success of many of our I along with all stakeholders, look forward to implementing this new strategy in order strategic initiatives and we look forward to growing those in the coming years. to enrich the lives of people worldwide through the music and culture of the uilleann Since the foundation of Na Píobairí Uilleann in 1968, the uilleann pipes have experi- pipes. enced an extraordinary renaissance: uilleann piping has developed into a major global phenomenon with thousands of players worldwide and demand for instruments and The extensive range of services provided by NPU would not be possible without the tuition continuing to grow. continued financial support of many agencies and individuals who we are indebted to for their donations and membership fees. Thank you all for your continued and valued Now, as we move beyond the 50th anniversary of the foundation of Na Píobairí Uille- support. ann, we look to shape the direction of our organisation for the future. We were all saddened by the passing of NPU’s Honorary President Liam O’Flynn. During Na Píobairí Uilleann provides a wide range of services in over 40 countries to a hugely his life Liam was a great ambassador for Irish traditional music throughout Ireland and varied global demographic including people of all ages and nationalities, different re- around the world. Liam was a wonderful musician, as a solo uilleann piper and as a ligious and social backgrounds, people with visual impairment and other disabilities member of Planxty in the 1970s and 1980s. Liam was a founding member of Na Píobairí and people from the travelling community. Uilleann, having attended and performed at the first gathering of the organisation in Bettystown, County Meath, in 1968. His unflinching support for Na Píobairí Uilleann Our previous organisational strategies, published in 2011 and 2014, have served us well. throughout his life was significant and indeed his very generous legacy of pipes to us We are proud of our track record and our many achievements over recent years. The reflected that. inclusion by UNESCO of uilleann piping on the Representative List of Intangible Cul- tural Heritage of Humanity and the issue by An Post of a commemorative 50th an- Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. niversary postage stamp, demonstrates recognition by third parties of the work and achievements of NPU. We have seen the establishment of a dedicated pipe making Gay McKeon, CEO training facility, the expansion of our piping tuition programme throughout Ireland, the Annual Report 2018 10 Annual Report 2018 11 Secretary’s Report Draft Minutes of 2018 AGM

Na Píobairí Uilleann AGM Dublin 26th May 2018

The Board has carried out a significant amount of work since last year’s AGM. Our commitment to good governance continues with all Board members kept up to date The Chairman, Tommy Keane On piping matters, Tommy noted that as regards best practice, supported by the dedicated Governance Committee (further opened the meeting by welcoming all NPU continued its varied programme of details below). those present, he particularly welcomed performances, which allows audiences to In November, the Board approved the Organisational Strategy 2019 – 2021, which was three of the founding members, Wilbert experience top quality piping in live set- launched on Saturday 23 February at the Leo Rowsome Commemoration Event. The Garvin, Micheál O hAlmhain and Gay tings. The Ace and Deuce of Piping, Ceol Strategy is informed by consultation with members, Arts Council policies and much McKeon, noting that this was the 50th an- sa Chlub, Leo Rowsome Commemorative Board discussion. niversary of the foundation of Na Píobairí Event, Breandán Breathnach Commem- Since last year’s AGM, at time of writing, the Board has met on five occasions. At Uilleann. orative Event, International Uilleann Pip- the meeting in June 2018, Noel Pocock was elected Chairperson, Ken Lynam was ing Day, Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, re-elected Treasurer and Éanna Drury was elected Secretary. At the meeting in Feb- He then requested the meeting to observe Session with the Pipers, our Annual and ruary 2019, Sorcha Potts was elected as temporary Secretary following Éanna Drury’s a minute of silence in memory of those Regional Tionól, Culture Night and many resignation from the Board for professional reasons. Tommy Keane resigned from pipers who had passed away in the past other events supported by NPU each pro- the Board on 13th June 2018. year, making special reference to Liam vide pipers with an opportunity to play and O’Flynn our Honorary President. promote the pipes to the general public. In September, the Board invited Tommy Keane to become Honorary President of Na Our seventh International Uilleann Pip- Píobairí Uilleann and were delighted when this offer was accepted. He thanked the Arts Council for the level ing Day (IUPD) was held during the year of funding we received for the year to De- in over 50 locations worldwide. We extend Three sub-committees report to the Board; the Audit Committee, the Fundraising cember 2018 and acknowledged the com- our thanks to Ken and to all who contrib- Committee and the Governance Committee. Their memberships are as follows: mitment and teamwork of the CEO and uted to this success by participating, coor- Audit Committee staff at NPU in securing this funding add- dinating or organising in some way. Ken Lynam (Chair) and Kieran O’Hare ing that the professional relationship they Fundraising Committee have built up with The Arts Council plays In addition to the weekly classes in Henri- Sorcha Potts (Chair), Jacqui Martin and Mike Mullins a key part in their continued support over etta Street, NPU continued the regular Governance Committee the years. teaching of pipes in Drogheda, Dundalk, Danny McGreevy (Chair), Noel Pocock, Donnacha Dwyer, Kieran O’Hare, Sheila Friel Portlaoise, Gurteen, Sligo Town, Letter- On occasion, the Officer Board (consisting of the Chairperson, the Treasurer and the The Chair went on to say that the board kenny, Childvision, Gaoth Dobhair, Derry Secretary) meet between Board meetings. of NPU is fully aware of the importance of and commenced new classes in Enniskil- The Board maintaining good governance practices len. The Board consists of ten elected Members. The attendance record for 2018/2019 was and that Na Píobairí Uilleann remains on as follows: the Register of Compliance in connection Tommy went on to say that in order to Noel Pocock (4); Ken Lynam (5); Éanna Drury (3)*; Kieran O’Hare (5); Donnacha with our adoption of the Governance Code supplement our Arts Council funding Dwyer (3); Sheila Friel (4); Sorcha Potts (5); Mike Mullins (5); Jacqui Martin (5); for Community, Voluntary and Charity there are a number of fundraising events Danny McGreevy (3); Groups in Ireland. We are one of a handful we engage in such as the sponsored cy- *Eanna Drury stood down from the Board in early February of arts organisations on this register and cle to Miltown Malbay, which raised over we continue to review our compliance in €10,000. This brings to over €106,000 the All non-attendances at meetings were excused by the Board. order to retain our current status. amount raised on the annual cycle since 2010 and is a fantastic achievement by a Annual Report 2018 12 Annual Report 2018 13 On piping matters, Tommy noted that tangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It namic and forward thinking NPU. of ten elected Members. The Board met NPU continued its varied programme of is the culmination of many month’s work on four occasions to date since the AGM performances, which allows audiences to carried out by the staff of NPU. Our con- The Board has been very active on a num- in May. experience top quality piping in live set- gratulations are due to Terry Moylan who ber of fronts and is currently undertak- tings. The Ace and Deuce of Piping, Ceol spearheaded the effort. The celebratory ing a major review of the strategic plan, Attendance record for the period 2017/18 sa Chlub, Leo Rowsome Commemorative Sound of Ireland concert held in the Ab- this review takes place every three years Tommy Keane (4) Noel Pocock (3) Ken Ly- Event, Breandán Breathnach Commem- bey Theatre in January was an outstand- and this year there was a much wider en- nam (4) Kieran O’Hare (4) Donnacha Dw- orative Event, International Uilleann Pip- ing success and again all thanks to Gay gagement with a representative number yer (4) Mike Mullins (4) Danny McGreevy ing Day, Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, and his staff for making this a memorable of members over a one day workshop in (3) Sorcha Potts (4) Éanna Drury (4) Sheila Session with the Pipers, our Annual and concert. Henrietta Street. Friel (2) Regional Tionól, Culture Night and many other events supported by NPU each pro- Tommy thanked the Board, the staff, vol- Other reviews carried out in the past year All non-attendances were excused. vide pipers with an opportunity to play and unteers and members, and the officials in were on Board effectiveness, Board mem- promote the pipes to the general public. the Department of Culture, Heritage and bership and the Governance Code and var- Financial Report Our seventh International Uilleann Pip- the Gaeltacht for their ongoing support for ious administrative practices. Since our ing Day (IUPD) was held during the year our objectives. In particular, he thanked AGM in May last year, the Board of NPU Ken Lynam Treasurer, advised the meeting in over 50 locations worldwide. We extend Minister Heather Humphries T.D. for her has met on five occasions and elected that his report is based on the audited ac- our thanks to Ken and to all who contrib- help during the year and her successor Tommy Keane as Chairman, Ken lynam as counts, which had been conducted by our uted to this success by participating, coor- Josepha Madigan, T.D. who was appointed Treasurer and Noel Pocock as Secretary. Auditors Tynan Dillon Ltd. and are detailed dinating or organising in some way. towards the end of the year. Tommy con- There are three standing Sub Committees in the Annual Report. He went on to high- cluded by thanking the Arts Council for to the Board namely the Audit Committee, light some items from the report. Firstly, In addition to the weekly classes in Henri- their continuing endorsement of our work the Governance Committee and the Fund- that no non-compliances were identified, etta Street, NPU continued the regular by providing financial support to us, to raising Committee. that no issues were outstanding. teaching of pipes in Drogheda, Dundalk, Dublin City Council for their support in the Portlaoise, Gurteen, Sligo Town, Letter- funding of Ceol Sa Chlub and to the Design The memberships of the Board Sub Com- He noted that the Arts Council funding has kenny, Childvision, Gaoth Dobhair, Derry and Craft Council of Ireland for their help mittees are as follows: increased over the past years, extending and commenced new classes in Enniskil- with our pipemaking training programme. Audit Committee Ken Lynam (Chair), Tom- thanks to our staff for all their work in len. my Keane, Kieran O’Hare this regard. Income was also derived from Minutes Governance Committee Tommy Keane classes and the annual cycle. In conclu- Tommy went on to say that in order to (Chair), Noel Pocock, Kieran O’Hare, Shei- sion he thanked the members for their fi- supplement our Arts Council funding The minutes of the previous AGM were ad- la Friel, Donnacha Dwyer. nancial support both directly and indirect- there are a number of fundraising events opted on the proposal of Nollaig MacCárt- Fundraising Committee Eanna Drury ly and encouraged those other members we engage in such as the sponsored cy- haigh seconded by Bill Haneman. (Chair), Sorcha Potts, Mike Mullins. to get involved in fundraising. Finally Ken cle to Miltown Malbay, which raised over All Committees have met regularly in the thanked the staff for their help and sup- €10,000. This brings to over €106,000 the past year. port and in particular to Emmett who has amount raised on the annual cycle since given every assistance to the treasurer 2010 and is a fantastic achievement by a over the period. relatively small group of people. We need Secretary Report There are also occasions where the Officer an injection of some “new blood” to main- Board have met between Board Meetings. Noel Pocock presented and as in previous tain this valuable source of revenue as we The Officer Board consists of the Chair- Administration Report years, advised that much of the work car- may be i danger of are relying on the same man, the Treasurer and the Secretary. ried out by the Board related to ensuring Emmett Gill reported to and advised the group of cyclists each year. our compliance with the governance code meeting of the wide range of administra- for the voluntary sector and making every The Board tive activities undertake by his team. He Another highlight of the year was the in- effort to ensure our membership and the advised that on a daily basis administra- scription of Uilleann Piping as an element broader public enjoy the benefits of a dy- The Board of Na Píobairí Uilleann consists tive staff deal with phone and email que- on UNESCO’s Representative List of In- Annual Report 2018 14 Annual Report 2018 15 ries, visitors, sales (in person and online), The Chair thanked Terry, on behalf of the sic Generation have been key factors in formally appoint Tynan Dillon as Audi- sales stock, memberships, the pipes on Board, for the tremendous work he has this success story. tors. This was proposed by Rick Lines and loan scheme, classes, event manage- accomplished for NPU over the years and seconded by Martin Nolan. On a show of ment, day to day financial administration wished him well in his retirement. The He also noted that activities of so many hands the meeting agreed. and management of the building. meeting expressed their appreciation to pipers clubs around the world in teaching He went on to say that Administrative staff Terry with a round of applause. and promoting uilleann piping in their lo- Board Elections complete all required legal and regulatory cal communities and particularly as wit- returns including VAT, Revenue, Charities CEO Report nessed in recent years on International The Secretary advised the meeting that Regulator, Lobbying, Companies Regis- Uilleann Piping Day has been astounding. there were two vacancies for the Board tration Office and Garda Vetting. Gay McKeon CEO welcomed and thanked He said that they and all of the organisers and that Tommy Keane was standing down everyone for their attendance. He went on of IUPD at NPU, around Ireland and inter- this year, the secretary went on to thank In 2017 administrative staff completed to express his thanks to the Board and its nationally are greatly appreciated. Tommy for all his work and time that he funding applications to the following; The officers for their support in his day to day has freely given to NPU over the years and Arts Council, Dublin City Council, the De- role and to his staff - to Terry for all the The Chair thanked the CEO for his report acknowledged the huge appreciation of sign and Crafts Council of Ireland and Cul- work he has done and to Emmett, Sabh- and opened the meeting to the floor. the Board, the staff and the members for ture Ireland. bh and Fionnán for all their work. He ad- Rick Lines informed the meeting of the that. Dave Hegarty joined in the apprecia- vised the meeting that Emmett would be 9th Welsh Tionól, which would be taking, tion. Staff are fully trained for their roles and moving in to the vacated Archivist role and place shortly and thanked NPU for their robust procedures for all recurring pro- wished him well in his new position and support. Jacqui Martin was proposed by Sorcha cesses are in place. that we will be advertising for an Adminis- Potts trator position shortly. Tom Klein of Northern Pipers Club also Kieran O’Hare was proposed by Nollaig The Chair thanked Emmett for his report. thanked NPU for their support over the MacCárthaigh The CEO went on give a comprehensive years. Archivist Report report on a host of activities that took Rick Lines proposed by Mick O’Brien place in the past year including the rec- Micheál O’hAlmhain said that as a found- Terry Moylan Archivist, reported to the ognition by UNESCO for uilleann piping er member he was hugely proud of Na All the nominations were in order. AGM on the wide ranging routine activities which elevates the art form globally and Píobairí Uilleann. carried out over the past: uploads to the the inscription on the Representative List Following a secret ballot, Jacqui Martin internet and SOURCE including new web is an end in itself. Essentially it is a signal Wilbert Garvin another founder member and Kieran O’Hare were deemed elected tutors, five editions of An Píobaire, Daniel that our shared art has been declared to spoke of his early pilgrimages in search of Hervé’s Coyne drawings, Richie Piggott’s be valuable to all humanity. other pipers and was very grateful for all Other Business film of Henry, 2005 Scoil Samhraidh the achievements of NPU over the years. Antoine O Fearachain thanked Na Píobairí Willie Clancy piping recital videos, Jour- It is wonderful to consider that the current A question was raised on data protec- Uilleann on behalf of -Nós Cois Life. nal of the Irish Folk Song Society, gallery and past generations of players, makers, tion. Emmett confirmed that work was of reedmaking articles from An Píobaire, researchers, publishers, activists and vol- completed on GDPR legislation require- performances from Session with the Pip- unteers who have promoted the art of uil- Audited Accounts ments. ers and Notes and Narratives, the pub- leann piping have been recognised in this lication of Joe Doyle’s Music for the Irish manner. He went on to outline the advanc- The Chair advised that the audited ac- Bill Slattery encouraged more members Pipes and our assistance to An Post in the es in the tuition classes nationally and the counts and auditor’s report had been ap- to attend the monthly Session with the launch of the stamp. pipes on loan scheme. He acknowledged proved by the Board and asked was there Pipers held in Cobblestone and to get the support of the Music Capital Scheme, any questions arising. There were no com- down early for a seat. Terry went on to advise the meeting that through Music Network, The Design and ments raised. The 2017 Audited accounts he would be retiring in August but that a Crafts Council of Ireland, Culture Ireland, were approved on 16th February 2018. Tommy Keane thanked everyone for their transition plan was in place, which would Dublin City Council and partnerships with attendance and closed the meeting. ensure a seamless handover in August a number of organisations including Mu- The Chair then asked for a proposer to

Annual Report 2018 16 Annual Report 2018 17 rer many countries including USA, UK, Neth- Access erlands, China, Indonesia, and Australia. We also facilitated classes and oth- Widening and diversifying the er events at Henrietta Street for Brooks audience for uilleann piping and Academy, Historical Harp Society of Ire- land, concertina classes and Sean-Nós the traditional arts globally Cois Life.

Throughout 2018, we ensured in- In February 2018 we held the fourth annu- creased access through a variety of initia- al regional Tionól in Dún Luiche, Co. Do- tives and events. negal. The event was a great success, with local pipers attending and supporting the Over the course of 2018, four issues of An event. In addition to the Piper’s Chair and Píobaire were published, and over 400 Try the Pipes, we held a young pipers re- items including over two hundred videos cital, piping and reedmaking classes with from our monthly Session with the Pip- Fionntán Byrne, Patrick O’Hare, Harry ers and Notes and Narratives events were Bradley. The recital featured Grainne Gal- added to the online archive. These are lagher, Eimhear Nic Comhaill, Ciarán Mac free to access to all website visitors. Fheidhlimidh, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, and Leonard Barry. Pipes on Loan inventory was expanded with a total of 105 sets by the end of 2018, The Leo Rowsome Commemorative event indicating a sharp rise in interest and de- held in February featured leading uilleann mand for the scheme. This is compliment- pipers performing and teaching including; Review ed by the success of seven Try the Pipes Paul Harrigan, Martin Nolan, Fergus Fin- events which took place in Derry, Sligo, negan, Ríonach Uí Ógáin, Patricia Logan, Kilkee, Wexford, Clifden, An Cheathrú Rua Donncha Keegan, Keegan, Eoin and Oireachtas na Samhna, giving access Kenny, Padraig McGovern, Joe McKenna. to those who were previously unaware of Pipers Choice Vol. 11 was also launched as the uilleann pipes or in a position to learn part of the event featuring pipers Padraig about the instrument. McGovern, Pat Broderick and Néillidh Mulligan. Public access to event information was ensured by consistent advertising on pub- NPU’s annual Tionól and AGM were held lic platforms such as The Journal of Mu- at 15 Henrietta Street. A History of Na sic, The Irish Times, Constant Contact, our Píobairí Uilleann exhibition was on display website and through social media. Specif- in celebration of Na Píobairí Uilleann’s ic events were promoted on media broad- 50th Anniversary. The weekend featured cast by RTÉ and Radio na Gaeltachta. Our piping and reedmaking classes in addition Facebook followers grew to 3,300 and to recitals and the Piper’s Chair perfor- Twitter to 2,700 and Instagram to 900 in mance opportunities. The Young Piper’s 2018. Our membership subscriptions were Recital on Friday evening featured Amy 913 as of December 2018. Campbell, Donal Higgins, Ciarán Browne and Tama De Burca. On Saturday night the Throughout the year regular tours were recital featured Eoin Ó Riabhaigh, Donna- hosted at Henrietta Street for visitors from cha Dwyer, and Kieran Joy. Conor McKeon Annual Report 2018 18 Annual Report 2018 19 and Pádraic Keane taught piping class- We had a number of 'firsts' including Sligo, Gurteen, Derry, Enniskillen, Wick- es; a reedmaking workshop was hosted events for the first time in Mayo, Ferman- Education low, Carlow, Gweedore, Waterford and by Mick O’Brien and Louis Priour. On the agh, Sligo, Derry, Montréal, Toronto, San Kilkenny. These classes are held in con- Sunday morning Seán Donnelly gave a Francisco, Pittsburg, and Surrey (British Increase, improve and share the junction with local teachers and Music talk titled ‘By Royal Appointment: Thomas Colombia). Funding from Culture Ireland body and depth of knowledge Generation. Mahon(c.1801-92), Finea, Co. Westmeath, allowed four pipers to travel to Argentina, “Irish Piper to Her Majesty the Queen” The Italy, and Newcastle for the events. Many of uilleann piping, pipemaking, 2018 saw the highest number enrolled at event was very successful with attendance thanks to Daniela Ferretti and Ken Lynam, reedmaking and the traditional Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy. 138 stu- from over one hundred people including who coordinated and promoted the events. arts dents registered to attend piping, reed- many from overseas. making, airs and regulator classes. The annual Breathnach Commemoration Scholarships to Scoil Samhraidh Wil- In 2018, 15 Henrietta Street was busy with took place in December. The events in- Piping workshops for all levels and lie Clancy, South Sligo Summer School, daily visitors, tours, launches and classes. cluded piping classes with Conor McKeon, reedmaking classes were provided at all Scoil Acla, Joe Mooney Summer School, In September, we participated in Culture Heather Clarke, and Conor Day, reedmak- of our major events; Scoil Samhraidh Catskills Irish Arts Week in NY, and Ceol Night and had over 280 visitors who were ing classes with Jim Wenham and a lec- Willie Clancy, tionóil, Breathnach Com- na Coille Letterkenny were awarded to interested in pipes and our restored Geor- ture by Peter Browne entitled ‘As we met… memoration and the Leo Rowsome Com- six students from Ireland and abroad in gian building. Once again this event pro- Memories of Willie Clancy (1918-1973): His memorative events. recognition of dedication to learning the vided and opportunity to open the build- life in music with recorded recollections uilleann pipes and progress made by the ing up to the general public and feedback from people who knew him over the years Students from the pilot pipemaking course individuals. from visitors was excellent. in Clare, Dublin and London’. This was attended reedmaking in spring 2019 and a followed by music from Padraic Mac- total of 10 students attended our 8 week The Oineach Mhuiris Uí Rócháin In November, NPU held its eighth Interna- Mathuna, Ciarán Mac Fheidhlimidh, and course in Henrietta street during the au- scholarship was awarded to the Lawler tional Uilleann Piping Day - a global event Éanna Drury. tumn term. family from Co.Kildare. celebrating the uilleann pipes. The event NPU-TV has become a successful gate- has grown since its debut in 2011 and was way for viewers outside of Ireland to tune 2018 saw for the first time the establish- an enormous success with over 40 events into our live events at Henrietta Street. In ment of a full-time third level instrument happening worldwide including locations addition to regular monthly broadcasts making course at Pipecraft, following on in; Argentina, Canada, USA, Germany, Ita- of Notes and Narratives presentations from a pilot course in the first half of the ly, Ireland, and the UK. Local groups held we also broadcast live recitals from the year. Run in conjunction with Ballyfermot various events to celebrate this day in- Breandán Breathnach and Leo Rowsome College of Further Education, and facilitat- cluding workshops, classes and lectures. Commemorations. ed by tutors Donncha Dwyer and Hammy Hamilton the course is proceeding well with 16 students registered.

Weekly piping and reedmaking classes continued at Henrietta Street throughout the year with over 60 students attending Tuesday evening classes.

Our weekly outreach classes continued in ChildVision and Gaelscoil Thaobh na Coille and a new weekly class commenced in Wexford Town. This increased the num- ber of weekly outreach locations to 13: Drogheda, Dundalk, Portlaoise, Wexford,

Annual Report 2018 20 Annual Report 2018 21 Performance On 30th of January, NPU hosted the Sound of Ireland concert at the Abbey Theatre in celebration of the UNESCO recognition of Create performance opportunities for uilleann piping and the Uilleann Piping. Leading artists featured traditional arts Ceol Sa Chlub in the performance which was attend- Traditional Music Recital and Session from ed by Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D Ceol Sa Chlub 8.30p.m.-11p.m. in 15 Henrietta St. Higgins.

Friday 22nd March Our monthly Ceol sa Chlub recital series for young musicians continued in 2018 with the assistance of young volunteers and parents of attendees. The event is Colm O’Briain- Uilleann pipes enjoying continued success. We are grateful for the dedication and hard work of Tier- na Rowsome and family and also to Ciarán Browne and Oisín Drury who are the event Lily O’Connor - Concertina co-ordinators as of September 2018. Rosa Carroll - Fiddle January Isaac Scanlon (uilleann pipes), Aoileann O’Connor (fiddle),

Mark Vesey (banjo) Recital Begins at 8:30pm Sharp! All are welcome!

February Jack Breathnach (uilleann pipes), Lauryn Breathnach (fiddle), Admission: €4 and €6 for adults Sadhbh Nic Philibín (fiddle) accompanying teens

March Amy Campbell (uilleann pipes), Tierna Rowsome (concertina), Sadhbh Nic Uillegoid (fiddle) Performance opportunities for tradition- al artists were created at our varied pro- gramme of events throughout 2018 includ- April Mac Aodha (uilleann pipes), Ellen Kearney (flute), ing; Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, Leo Roisín Ní Chonacháin Bhriain (fiddle) Rowsome Commemoration, Breandán Breathnach Commemoration, the Annual Tionól, Session with the Pipers, Ace and September Daire Ó Maoildeirg (uilleann pipes), Muireann Ní Mhaoildeirg Deuce of Piping Concert, Sound of Ireland (harp), Crehan (Uilleann pipes) Concert, Notes and Narratives, Culture Session with the Pipers Night and Céilí House. October Kurt Dineen (uilleann pipes) Keelan McGrath (accordion), Aoife McGranaghan (harp) In May and in December our End of Term recitals took place in Henrietta Street. Our Session with the Pipers monthly re- More than 40 students performed over the citals continued to take place on the first November Sorcha Ní Scolaí (uilleann pipes), Joe Mannion (accordion), two evenings. Tuesday of every month throughout 2018. Seamus O’Gorman (fiddle) We had great attendance at these events Culture Night included performances from and all performances are available on the members, students of Henrietta Street online archive. The 2018 series featured; December Jane Walls (uilleann pipes), Laura McGarry (concertina), classes and of Music Generation Laois. Anna McCarthy (fiddle)

Annual Report 2018 22 Annual Report 2018 23 January Noel Pocock (uilleann pipes), Maurice Bradley (fiddle), Notes & Narratives Ciaran Kelly (accordion), Anne Buckley (songs) Notes and Narratives lecture and performance series continued in its eight year moving to the third Thursday of every month. Contributors to the series were as follows; February Fionn ó hAmhlain (uilleann pipes), Neill Byrne (fiddle), Edel Fox (concertina), Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich (accordion) January Brian & Eithne Musical Footsteps of the Armagh Pipers Club March Pat Broderick (uilleann pipes), Danny O’Mahony (accordion), Vallely Tony Linnane (fiddle), Helen Diamond (songs) February Néillidh Mulligan Tom Mulligan, his Life and Legacy

March Deirdre "Sagart gan iomrádh": An tAth. Domhnall Ó April Sean Potts (uilleann pipes), Kevin Glackin (fiddle), Ní Chonghaíle Morchadha (1858-1935) agus amhráin ar an se- Fergus McGorman (flute), Pádraig Ó Nualláín (songs) an-nós in Pennsylvania April Bernard Flaherty Irish dance music, rhythms of another genera- May Tara Howley (uilleann pipes), Eamonn Hunt (songs), tion? John Wynne (flute), John McEvoy (fiddle) May Caroline O'Shea "He don't shake enough": Pipes and Piping in Charles Kickham's Knocknagow June Con Ó Drisceoil Rhyme and Punishment: a personal journey in June Mikie Smyth (uilleann pipes), Tommy Fitzharris (flute), comic song Donal McCague (fiddle), Edel Vaughan (songs) July Seán Gavin Uilleann Piping in Chicago

July Colm Broderick (uilleann pipes), Tim McHugh (flute), August Joe Beirne Two Fascinating Complementary Music Tradi- Marie McHugh (fiddle), Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (songs) tions: The Uilleann Pipers and Single Row Box Players of East Mayo

August Jerry O’Sullivan (uilleann pipes), Edel McWeeney (fiddle), September Thomas McCarthy Along the Green Tober Catherine McEvoy (flute), Danny Mhaidhcí Ó Súilleabháin (songs) October Méabh Ní Fhuartáin Copley Records: Recording and cataloguing Irish traditional music in the twentieth century September Claire Fennell (uilleann pipes), Fiachna Ó Mongáin (accordion), November Síle & Séamus Amhráin dhúchasacha Iorrais Domhnann i dTu- Séamus Ó Mongáin (concertina), Noeleen Ní Cholla (songs) Ó Mongáin aisceart Mhaigh Eo /Traditional songs of Erris, North Mayo December Louise Mulcahy The Great Mrs. J.J. Murphy: Uilleann Piper and October Patrick Molard (uilleann pipes), Deski Wilkinson (flute), Dance Teacher (1893-1973) Claire Egan (fiddle), Jimmy Crowley (songs) Live broadcasts of all Notes and Narratives lecture/performance were made available November Richard Neylon (uilleann pipes), Liz Kane (fiddle), on NPU-TV. Yvonne Kane (fiddle), Maher (songs)

December Éanna Ó Cróinín (uilleann pipes), Hugh Healy (concertina), Andrew McNamara (accordion), Saileog Ní Cheannabháin (songs)

Annual Report 2018 24 Annual Report 2018 25 Ace & Deuce of Piping Concert Na Píobairí Uilleann was also represented at the following external events;

Our annual Ace and Deuce of Piping con- • State dinner at Arás an Uachtaráin in cert was once again held in Liberty Hall February Theatre in September. This concert fea- • Launch of 50th anniversary stamp at tured music, song and dance from a se- GPO Dublin lection of some of the best artists in the • Lord Mayor of Dublin honouring NPU tradition. The 2018 lineup was as follows; for 50th anniversary, • Fiddlers Green Festival in Rostrevor Ronan Browne (uilleann pipes) Co.Down, Maitiú Ó Casaide (uilleann pipes) • 9th South Wales Tionól in September Liam Ó Maonlaí (songs) • Willie Clancy commemorative weekend Caitlín Nic Gabhann (concertina) in Miltown Malbay in December. Ciarán Ó Maonaigh (fiddle) Fionnán Mac Gabhann (uilleann pipes) Seamus McGuire (fiddle) John Lee (flute) Kieran O’Hare (uilleann pipes) Liz Knowles (fiddle) Pat Broaders (bouzouki) Tristan Rosenstock (MC)

LIBERTY HALL THEATRE Saturday 29 September 2018 at 8pm THETHE Admission: €25.00 / €20.00 (Family ticket €60.00 - admits four) On sale at www.pipers.ie ACEACE or phone: 01 8730093 and from https://aceanddeuce.eventbrite.ie ANDAND DEUCEDEUCE OFOF PIPINGPIPING

Ronan Browne Maitiú Ó Casaide & Liam Ó Maonlaí Séamus McGuire & John Lee Fionnán Mac Gabhann Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh Kieran O'Hare, Liz Knowles & Pat Broaders MC - Tristan Rosenstock

Annual Report 2018 26 Annual Report 2018 27 The Pipers Choice Music Collection was Pipers Choice Volume 11 featuring Pádraig Perservation launched in August, containing over 316 McGovern, Neillidh Mulligan and Pat Preserve and share the rich heritage of uilleann piping by tunes transcribed by Joe Doyle from the Broderick was released in May. first ten volumes of the Pipers Choice DVD promoting our online archive series. The 50th anniversary of NPU was celebrated with a number of significant events. An exhibition on the history of the organization was designed for the annual Tionól, and hosted in Henrietta Street. The Lord Mayor of Dublin hosted a reception for NPU at the Mansion House to celebrate the anniversary. An Post issued a commemo- rative postage stamp featuring the “piping pig” to mark the occasion. The stamp was launched at the GPO with 12 pipers performing in the courtyard.

A compilation CD of young pipers, A New Harvest, was launched at DIT Grange- gorman as part of the annual Tionól and including piping from nine pipers from Galway, Carlow, Belfast, Cuba, Kildare, Our online archive is now available to all dio recordings of Séamus Ennis and more Waterford, Kerry and Donegal. with free access to over 35,000 items in- than fifty images in the piping iconography cluding piping images, audio recordings collection. and pipemaking, performance and tuition videos. New additions to the online archive A number of legacy sets were donated to in 2018 included recordings of all Session NPU, most significantly Liam O’Flynn’s with the Pipers and Notes & Narratives Leo Rowsome concert pitch and Alain events, audio recordings of Séamus Ennis Froment flat sets and more than fifty images in the piping iconography collection. Four issues of the 48 page format An Píobaire were published in 2018. New additions to the online archive in 2018 included recordings of all Session with the Our publications programme for the year Pipers and Notes & Narratives events, au- included a new book, CD and DVD. Annual Report 2018 28 Annual Report 2018 29 at €21 a month. These donations provide Fundraising additional funds to the organisation via the Charitiable Donations Scheme avail- 2018 was another busy year on the able through Irish Revenue. fundraising front as we continued with our recurring fundraising events for ongoing The Friends of Na Píobairí Uilleann con- projects including but not limited to the tinued to provide fundraising through reg- PipeCraft Training Centre, the Pipes on ular annual payments to support the ac- Loan scheme, and expansion of tuition tivities of the orgnisation. programmes. All of our fundraising events are predicated by our mission to Share the Throughout 2018 and continuing into 2019, Sound of Ireland through Access, Educa- NPU have participated in the Arts Coun- tion, Performance and Preservation. cil RAISE programme, aimed at develop- ing a stronger fundraising culture across Huge thanks are due to the Arts Coun- the entire membership, staff, and board cil for their on-going support for NPU and focusing on a sustainable fundraising through the Annual Funding Scheme. strategy for the coming years.

We were delighted that many commercial Your on-going support through member- organisations came forward during the ship of NPU is vital and we were greatly year with corporate sponsorship for NPU. encouraged by the number of members Some corporate support came as a direct who took the time to renew and keep their result of encouragement from members membership up to date. and we are indebted to Stephen Scales of FEXCO. Our friends in Brooks Academy Thank you again for your continued have been extremely generous with their support for our fundraising efforts. support for NPU over the years and 2018 proved no exception.

Our flagship fundraising event, Reels on Wheels, was again a huge success and raised over €7,000. Our thanks to all the cyclists who made the 260Km spin to Mil- town Malbay, Co. Clare.

All of our work in Sharing the Sound of Ire- land is underpinned by excellence in val- ues, governance and processes. It is vital that the Not for Profit sector, allied with professional assistance and with a strong independent input, should take the lead in setting the standards.

In 2018 we continued to receive regular donations from a number of members in the form of automatic monthly donations Annual Report 2018 30 Annual Report 2018 31 Board/Directors Governance Executive, Tommy Keane Chairman to 13/06/2018 Noel Pocock Chairman from 13/06/18 Policies Ken Lynam Honorary Treasurer Board and Sorcha Potts Secretary During the year Health and Safety audits were conducted on a monthly basis. Our Child Kieran O’Hare Protection Policy was updated according to new regulatory requirements and was duly Patrons Sheila Friel applied to ensure the safety of everyone attending classes and events. We also ar- Danny McGreevy ranged Garda vetting of all volunteers, teachers and staff through Dublin City Volunteer Executive Donnacha Dwyer Centre. We would like to thank all of the volunteers involved. Jacqui Martin Gay McKeon Mike Mullins Chief Executive Officer Our Data Protection Policy was updated in accordance with GDPR requirements. We continue to comply with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Emmett Gill Patrons Organisations in Ireland. Archivist Dave Hegarty Pat Mitchell Reporting Anne-Marie Bell Néillidh Mulligan Assistant Administrator Nollaig MacCártaigh With the introduction of the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015, NPU are required to reg- Wilbert Garvin ularly report on any lobbying of public officials. All required disclosures were returned Fionntan Byrne as requested in 2018. Assistant Administrator Honorary President (Education Programmes) Tommy Keane Since 2015 the Charities Regulator has required registered charities to regularly re- port on their activities, financial activities and provide governance documentation. Na Píobairí Uilleann is Registered Charity Number 20010492 and all returns required in 2018 were made in a timely manner. Chairperson Registered Charity Finance Noel Pocock 20010492

The accounts for 2018, as set out below, were prepared by our auditors, Tynan Dillon Secretary Bankers Ltd. to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Report- Sorcha Potts AIB Capel Street, ing by Charities" (Charities SORP) 2005 (updated in 2008). Dublin D01 VW89 Hon. Treasurer Ken Lynam Solicitors Eugene F Collins Registered Office 3 Burlington Road, Dublin 15 Henrietta Street, D04 RD68 Dublin D01 N504 Auditors Company number Tynan Dillon Dublin Ltd 242874 Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors 74 Northumberland Road Charity number Ballsbridge, CHY 6155 Dublin D04 XF75

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