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Molly Pittendrigh wins at the 2026 All Ireland

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Our heartiest congratulations fly to the very talented Molly Pittendrigh of County Mayo!

Molly won the seniors (Over 18) flute, whistle, and flute slow air competitions at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast a few weeks ago. Molly plays a Martin Doyle flute and we are very proud of her accomplishments. An extraordinary effort goes into becoming a champion and that also includes a great commitment of support from family and friends. Our congratulations extend to Molly’s younger sister Hannah who also competed in Belfast and won awards in the 15-18 age group for whistle and whistle slow air.

Martin Doyle’s flutes have done well in the hands of multiple young player throughout 2026.
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Molly Pittendrigh Belfast 2026
Molly Pittendrigh Belfast 2026

Here is a video clip of Molly playing at Corofin in 2025.

Martin Doyle plays O’Neill’s March and Return from Fingal

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Happy New Year to all!

Our good friend Anurakta O’Neill recently found a forgotten video clip from Martin Doyle’s trip to New Zealand in December of 2014. Martin was visiting Anurakta at his workshop in Christchurch and he asked Martin if he knew the famous O’Neill’s March. Martin proceeded to play that tune and was then prompted to talk about another tune that he had played earlier in the day called Return from Fingal. This second tune relates to the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 AD and the subsequent death of the famed Irish High King Brian Boru. As usual, Martin brought the magic and it was a lovely wee interlude for those present. Martin is playing one of his own traditional style keyless D flutes that is made from cocus wood.

For more video clips of Martin and other musicians playing Martin Doyle flutes, kindly visit Martin Doyle’s YouTube channel.

N’dehou – simpler than a simple system flute

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Question: Is there any kind of flute or whistle that is simpler than a simple system flute?

Answer: Well, as it turns out, yes there is. Known as the N’dehou, it is an end blown single note Pygmy flute that is made of bamboo.

Question: What can be done with one note?

Answer: One could mimic birds I suppose, but it turns out that, in the hands of the right person, much can be accomplished with a single note flute. A great exponent of the N’dehou is the Cameroonian composer, writer, and musicologist Francis Bebey (1929-2001). In the video below he demonstrates what a creative musician with a N’dehou might be capable of. In his words, it is a form of conversation that takes place between the flute and the player.

How joyful!