Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Without bodhrán makers, there would be no bodhrán players and since the drums growth in popularity during the 1960’s in Ireland, the construction of the bodhrán has gone on a remarkable journey of evolution.
What once may have been a simple process involving a hoop of wood, and a piece of animal skin, is now unquestionably a highly refined art. But how did we get to this point?
In this third part of my bodhrán documentary, we will unpick the development of the drums construction, and meet the unsung heroes, the craftsmen responsible for quite literally, building a tradition.
The Real Story of the Irish Bodhrán: Part 3
Building A Tradition
FEATURING
Peadar Ó Riada
Donnchadh Gough
Johnny Ringo McDonagh :
Dennis Byrne
Charlie Byrne
Nuala Ryan née. Byrne
Brendan White: https://bodhran.nl
Seamus O Kane : tradcentre.com/seamus
Charlie Byrne archive footage with kind permission of Jeff Cook
Seamus O’Kane footage with kind permission of BYOC films @byoc-films
byocfilms.com
Michelle Tofi - Director of Photography
Louise Morton Murray - Producer
Special Thanks
Sandie Byrne, Tommy Hayes Jesse Winch, Seanie McGrath, Robbie Walsh, Nicolas Dupin, Catherine Cross and Matthew O'Neill
Directed, Produced, Written and Edited by Ruairi Glasheen
Director of Photography, Michelle Tofi
🥁 I’m Ruairi Glasheen, and I’m a percussionist, composer and filmmaker based in London.
More about me: RuairiGlasheen.net/about
🤳 Find me on Instagram: instagram.com/ruairi_glasheen
💻 Lets connect on Facebook: facebook.com/RuairiGlasheenMusic
🥁 My Bodhrán Course: How to Play Bodhrán, Begin Your Journey : bodhran.teachable.com/p/how-to-play-bodhran
Without bodhrán makers, there would be no bodhrán players and since the drums growth in popularity during the 1960’s in Ireland, the construction of the bodhrán has gone on a remarkable journey of evolution.
What once may have been a simple process involving a hoop of wood, and a piece of animal skin, is now unquestionably a highly refined art. But how did we get to this point?
In this third part of my bodhrán documentary, we will unpick the development of the drums construction, and meet the unsung heroes, the craftsmen responsible for quite literally, building a tradition.
The Real Story of the Irish Bodhrán: Part 3
Building A Tradition
FEATURING
Peadar Ó Riada
Donnchadh Gough
Johnny Ringo McDonagh :
Dennis Byrne
Charlie Byrne
Nuala Ryan née. Byrne
Brendan White: https://bodhran.nl
Seamus O Kane : tradcentre.com/seamus
Charlie Byrne archive footage with kind permission of Jeff Cook
Seamus O’Kane footage with kind permission of BYOC films @byoc-films
byocfilms.com
Michelle Tofi - Director of Photography
Louise Morton Murray - Producer
Special Thanks
Sandie Byrne, Tommy Hayes Jesse Winch, Seanie McGrath, Robbie Walsh, Nicolas Dupin, Catherine Cross and Matthew O'Neill
Directed, Produced, Written and Edited by Ruairi Glasheen
Director of Photography, Michelle Tofi
🥁 I’m Ruairi Glasheen, and I’m a percussionist, composer and filmmaker based in London.
More about me: RuairiGlasheen.net/about
🤳 Find me on Instagram: instagram.com/ruairi_glasheen
💻 Lets connect on Facebook: facebook.com/RuairiGlasheenMusic
🥁 My Bodhrán Course: How to Play Bodhrán, Begin Your Journey : bodhran.teachable.com/p/how-to-play-bodhran
