St Brigid's Day / Lá Fhéile Bríde 2022: Louise Mulcahy performs her new jig, Port Naomh Bríd

To celebrate Lá Fhéile Bríde/St Brigid's Day 2022, the Irish Traditional Music Archive, in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs, commissioned three traditional artists to compose new works inspired by lore relating to Brigid: Louise Mulcahy, uilleann pipes/flute; Síle Denvir, harp/sean-nós singing, and Caitlin Nic Gabhann, concertina/dancer. These new works are featured on TO BE IRISH ON ST BRIGID’S DAY an online celebration of St Brigid and the lives and legacies of women at home and abroad.
Uilleann piper/flute player Louise Mulcahy's new composition, Port Naomh Bríd/St Brigid's Jig, celebrates St Brigid, her legacy and her important connection with nature and the environment.
"Throughout my research at the Irish Traditional Music Archive, I discovered some charming legends and folklore connecting St. Brigid to nature. St. Brigid is synonymous with the spring season, a time of renewal, new life, growth and positivity. It is the time of year when we celebrate new beginnings and new life on earth. This jig seeks to encapsulate the feelings of hope and positivity whilst celebrating the beauty of nature and new life. The jig is performed on the uilleann pipes which have a range of sonic possibilities. The instrument allows for the deep connection with the sounds of nature and these possibilities are explored in the tune."
The pipes Louise is playing were once owned by the master piper Liam O’ Flynn and were entrusted to her by Na Píobairí Uilleann.
For more information and background on the newly composed tunes, song, and dance visit: www.itma.ie/bl...
For more events and projects celebrating St Brigid's Day: Celebrating the Creativity of Women / Lá Fhéile Bríde: Ag Ceiliúradh Cruthaitheachta na mBan, visit tobeirish.ie

[@rickkemper9386]

Lovely Louise! As a piper, harp builder and father of (a harping) Bridget, this is going into my reportiore.

[@genghisthegreat2034]

Píobaireacht agus scéaltacht den scoth ! ❤

[@conicehensley6374]

This made my day. Thank you so much for posting such beautiful and meaningful music. All the best to the women of Ireland!

[@pgm3]

What a lovely tune!

[@stevebirmingham9650]

Thanks Louise a fine piece of music the pipes have their own special sound backed up with the harp such a beautiful combination, an great intro with interesting background , louise we need to see more of you , your a great advocate for irish music and our irish culture, you have strong camera presence great video thanks bless you.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Seconded

[@patrickhennessy6708]

Brillant lovely tune great piping.

[@DeanD]

The music and story behind it is incredible. I am proud of my Irish heritage

[@aineirishflute]

A beautiful jig, very fitting for the occasion! I'm going to learn it too. 🎶

[@musicseamus1231]

A gorgeous, talented woman, it makes me proud to be Irish!

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Me too

[@denisbudbud]

And ME TOO. Even if I'm not Irish.

[@cirrianderspielmann3965]

☘️...and me too❗ I'm Irish ! Not because I was born in Irland.But because Irland was born in me ❣️ Uilleannpiper from Germany

[@spmoran4703]

I identify with Brig . She brings the light , a friend of nature , a strong woman. The Brig cross prevents bad spirits entering the home.

[@uwegoldschmidt7575]

oh wow!!! the tune and the sound of the pipes and also the harp is so incredible niiiiccccccceeeee thatz it put tears in your eyes!

[@Elvisb981]

I was privileged to hear Louise playing this tune at one of her lessons ,Excellent

[@sibealkeogh]

Such a gorgeous piece of music and story, thanks for sharing 💚

[@TrishsFolk]

Great intro and lovely music. 💚

[@dawnclaibourne2183]

I didn't catch this video in time for Imbolc/St. Brigid's Day/Candlemas, but better late than never! Thank you so much for posting the video; I enjoyed everything about it. Slainte!

[@thenewmhehmemosupportgroup4198]

So totally Brilliant !! if you dont feel Irish by this !! so Brill !!

[@vooides]

Gorgeous 🥰😍 And the music also. Greetings from Asturies ✊

[@DanielKellyFolkMusic]

Beautiful tune!

[@billyteare5562]

Brilliant. Love it. A great jig. Having a go at it on the french fiddle.

[@christaylor2070]

lovely tune - its going on my 'to learn' list!

[@ITMAVideos]

Hi Chris, you know you can access the notation, and interactive scores for all the new pieces on the ITMA website here: www.itma.ie/blog/st-brigids-day-la-fheile-bride-2022

[@bryanmckee9845]

Amazing! Thank you for this.

[@griffinger]

Lovely composition Louise!!

[@ullrichgerhardwuttke2820]

Marvellous❤

[@manuelreen]

women of Ireland, land of my ancestors

[@glennacarter6913]

Lovely ❤💚❤

[@delhatton]

so cool

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Well done ,peace and love from the wirral..E

[@derekloveschikako]

[@innerhebridean]

The hocus pocus is ok i guess, but that's a really nice tune!

[@Mynsinger]

Lovely schtuff! The Chieftains homage to the humble Sionnach (Fox): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iITckql6hMdlmK8

[@lclear25]

Music is great but could do without the lecture at the start

[@jerrycargill5062]

Well, it is for St. Brigid's Day remember. So a small bit of background info is fine.

[@danielalexandermclachlanga3781]

@Iclear 25 .... tha explanation by Louise is a resonance of tha soul of tha music ... Ye ungrateful guesser

[@MrFgibbons]

Just had to comment. What a beautiful jig, well done Louise. I’ll be learning that one! If anyone needs the dots, they’re here www.itma.ie/digital-library/score/276598_st_brigids_jig