I can't ever think of a better duet on 2 tin whistles. The Kerry 6-part version of "Kiss The Maid Behind The Barrel" [ which really should be played more ] - played by Co. Kerry musicians Nicky and Anne McAuliffe - 1976 :
https://youtu.be/nc_mzms2AZU
Whistle duet : Nicky & Anne McAuliffe - 1976
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Whistle duet : Nicky & Anne McAuliffe - 1976
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Re: Whistle duet : Nicky & Anne McAuliffe - 1976
Champions on tour 
They are always a great duet, whatever instruments they play (and between them, they play quite a few).
Interesting enough, they played the six part Maid at the whistle/flute concert at the Willie this year. Lovely as always and I was a bit miffed I couldn't record it because, as I discovered, my phone had stayed at home (I had gone down with a migraine earlier in the day, in mid tune, my head was a bit of a mess that night).
They are always a great duet, whatever instruments they play (and between them, they play quite a few).
Interesting enough, they played the six part Maid at the whistle/flute concert at the Willie this year. Lovely as always and I was a bit miffed I couldn't record it because, as I discovered, my phone had stayed at home (I had gone down with a migraine earlier in the day, in mid tune, my head was a bit of a mess that night).
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Re: Whistle duet : Nicky & Anne McAuliffe - 1976
Any relation to to the flautist and whistler Orlaith?
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Re: Whistle duet : Nicky & Anne McAuliffe - 1976
According to an interview with her, no:
My mum grew up in Killarney in Co. Kerry and learnt to play the Tin Whistle and Button Accordian with renowned teachers Nicky and Anne McAuliffe (of no relation to me!!!).
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Re: Whistle duet : Nicky & Anne McAuliffe - 1976
Joe Burke and Jackie Daly both over and over again say the same thing about the old tunes: they're great but it's hard to get new parts for them. After playing the regular four part version of this tune for more than thirty five years I had been meaning to learn this version for some time. Kenny's posting pushed me over the edge (even if I had the recording for donkey's years on the lp). It's absolutely purring with the new parts. 
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