Tarlach Mac Suibhne

One of two existing photos of Tarlach Mac Suibhne.

Tarlach Mac Suibhne (known as An Píobaire Mór, meaning The Great Piper), c. 1831-1916, was a notable Irish piper.

He was born in baile an droichid ,gaoth dobhair County Donegal, and he is buried in Maghergallen cemetery, Gweedore.[1]

In 1893 he attracted international popularity when he went to play at the World Exhibition in Chicago where he won the world championship. His bagpipes can be viewed at the Rossnowlagh Museum.[2]

Variations of his name in English include, Tarlach Mac Sweeney, Turlough Mac Sweeney and Tarlagh Mac Sweeney. He was a namesake and kinsman of Toirdhealbhach Mac Suibhne.

References

  1. ↑ Event 2006, Remembering the 90th anniversary of the death of Tarlagh Mac Sweeney (An Píobaire Mór) c. 1831- July 1916
  2. ↑ Dictionary of Ulster Biography


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