Alley Theatre welcomes pipers

Two piping legends, Ireland's Paddy Keenan and Scotland's Fred Morrison will be performing as part of Tyrone Pipers Day on Saturday, September 8 at the Alley Theatre, Strabane.

The event will offer a full afternoon of workshops and masterclasses followed by an evening concert with these two piping stars.

The Alley Theatre will be alive with the sounds of pipes from 2pm – 5pm with a piping master class by Fred Morrison, while uilleann pipe maker Martin Gallen from Banba Pipes will be facilitating a ‘Reed Making Workshop’ in the Alley Theatre Gallery. In the Alley Café Area Noel Devine will also be hosting a Uilleann Piping Taster Session. All of the workshops are free and a must for anyone who wants to learn more or progress their abilities.

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These events will follow up with an concert in the Alley auditorium at 8pm with Fred Morrison and Paddy Keenan. The duo are expected to blow up a storm with an exuberant pairing of Irish Uilleann and Scottish bellows-blown pipes. Daytime workshops are free with tickets for Fred Morrison and Paddy Keenan costing £16. To book contact The Alley Theatre on 028 71 384444 or online www.alley-theatre.com

Meanwhile enjoy an evening of music on Friday, September 7 from artists including Hughie Doherty, Indecision and Clara McHugh. This evening will bring awareness of mental health and addiction to the community through story and song.