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Louise Mulcahy on the music that inspires her

Uilleann piper Louise Mulcahy cites her musical influences from her father and fellow traditional musician Mick Mulcahy to Amy Winehouse

Louise Mulcahy is an internationally renowned uilleann piper and recent recipient of the National Concert Hall/Arts Council Liam O’Flynn Award. The Limerick woman is also a multi All Ireland champion in uilleann pipes, flute and whistle, once winning four titles on the same day at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

As well as making four albums with her father Mick and sister Michelle, she released her debut solo record Turning the Road in 2014. Her TG4 ...