Felix Doran
Felix and Johnny Doran were Irish Traveller brothers who were known for traditional music from the early 1920s to the 1970s as uilleann pipe players.[1] Flex and his brother are descendants of nineteenth-century Wexford piper John Cash.[2]
Felix Doran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Felix Doran |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | Uilleann pipes |
Career
Felix was an Irish Traveller uilleann piper he was recorded by Ciaran MacMathuna for RTÉ and by Peter Kennedy and Sean Davies. He also was a horse dealer.[3] There are said to be private recordings of Felix circulating among the piping community. Felix Doran and his brother were known to entertain at fairs and race meetings in Ireland. [4]
References
- "John Rooney: Charismatic custodian of Traveller uilleann piping tradition". The Irish News. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "StackPath". www.folkradio.co.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- david. "Felix Doran - The Last Of The Travelling Pipers". Topic Records. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- "Johnny Doran". www.mustrad.org.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
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