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  ‘There’s no bog hole too deep for all the accordions in Ireland’ is a sentiment that some might agree with, but definitely not something you’d expect to hear from the mouth of one of Ireland’s greatest accordion players. If ever there was a statement to sum up the great   Tony MacMahon , that’s it! A wonderful contradiction of talent, humility and self deprecation, Tony is one of the greatest   Irish button accordion   players to have ever graced the world of Traditional Irish Music. Not that he’d ever agree with that statement himself! Though sometimes considered a controversial figure due to his passionate views on Irish music, there’s no denying his contribution to the tradition. He has played with the best of the best and earned his rightful place among the greats of Irish music. Contents   [ hide ] Inspiration Strikes Reverent and Humble A Dedicated Life Lifetime Achievement Award Farewell to Music Tony MacMahon – Master of the Tradition Inspiration Strikes Born in 1939,   Tony

  Legendary tin whistle player   Mary Bergin   is the most iconic tin whistle player of our time. She single handedly revolutionised Irish tin whistle playing and elevated the status of this humble instrument. Without her trailblazing influence, Irish tin whistle playing would never have reached the heights it has. She has inspired countless generations of musicians.   Mary Bergin   is, hands down, the greatest thing to ever happen to this oft-maligned and overlooked instrument. Mary’s playing style is iconic and her technical skill enviable. Every Irish whistle player wants to play just like her, and rightly so. Mary Bergin, for me, is what every whistle player should aspire to – pure trad.   – Joanie Madden So I’ve put together this handy guide for any aspiring tin whistle players, to show you how you too can follow in the footsteps of this whistling master. Contents   [ hide ] Practice Makes Perfect Stamina & Drive Breathing Exercises The Purpose of the Breath Tasteful Ornamenta