Mick O’Brien

 

Mick O’Brien is renowned both in Ireland and throughout the world for his artistry on uilleann pipes, flute and whistles. Brought to Na Piobairi Uilleann in Thomas Street, Dublin, at the age of nine, Mick began learning the pipes from Leon Rowsome (son of Leo Rowsome). He soon came under the influence of the legendary Seamus Ennis. More recently, he has recorded with Frankie Gavin, Steve Cooney and Vinnie Kiduff. Mick has recorded three solo albums, “May Morning Dew” in 1996 and “an RTE production, ”The Ancient Voice of Ireland” in 1999 and the recently released album, “Kitty Lie Over” with Caoimhin O Raghallaigh.