Tim's a regular contributor to various workshops and singing weekends throughout the country and abroad. Much respected by all you know him or who are familiar with the high standard and quality of his work. A gentlemen. www.sceilig.com

Gavin Whelan is a young and very talented musician who hails from Tallaght in Dublin and has released 3 Whistle albums to date, and a Book of 120 Irish Traditional Tunes - with accompanying CDs.

Gavin has put the final touches to his first Piping Album, called Headlands which is due for release on 5th December 2011 - I did the CD Cover photography. www.gavinwhelan.ie

Owned and Run by my good friends Paul Doyle & Paula Murphy. http://www.monasterymusic.net/

Martin is an accomplished traditional musician who plays and teaches the Uilleann Pipes and Whistles. www.martinnolan.com

Crehan Musical Instruments is run by Kieran Crehan who repairs and restores Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Basses . www.crehans.ie

Running this year from 7th to 9th October 2011, this is the one festival I try to get to each year. It's run in honour of a lovely man - the late Frank McGann - that I was privileged to know and in who's company you would never be bored. Frank was always entertaining, quick witted, cheerful and decent. Everybody that knew him loved him and you can't say that about all who cross your path over your lifetime. The Festival is held in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon and the local people are a delight. www.feilefrankmcgann.com