Tarlach Mac Suibhne

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The only existing photo of Tarlach Mac Suibhne.
The only existing photo of Tarlach Mac Suibhne.

Tarlach Mac Suibhne, better known as An Píobaire Mór was a legendary Irish piper from the 19th Century. He was born in 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 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.

[edit] 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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