About Richard

I began playing music at a very early age, beginning on the piano. Having completed the Royal Irish Academy of Music Grade 8 at the age of 13, I began to concentrate on my favourite instrument - the uilleann pipes.

I have always loved the magical sound the uilleann pipes produce - the combination of the drones, the chords and the sweet melody of the chanter. For me it epitomises the sound of Ireland.

I have been fortunate enough to compete and win numerous titles at All-Ireland level.

Most notably, I won the much coveted All-Ireland Senior Uilleann Pipes both fast and slow airs in 2010 at the Cavan Fleadh. I have also won a Senior All-Ireland on the flute airs in 2005. I even competed on the saxophone and won the All-Ireland title miscellaneous category!

I have travelled extensively with my music. I have played in theatres and at festivals all over the United States and Europe.

I have performed with different stage shows over the years including; Celtic Crossroads, Titanic Dance, Irish Celtic and Mise Éire.

I have played and toured with a number of great Irish bands such as Freewheel, Fullset and Aldoc.

I have made a number of TV appearances with my music on programmes such as The Late Late Show, Up for the Match, and RTE's Fleadh Cheoil. Watch them here.