Okay, quick update, I couldn't wait for the whistle to arrive so I took a trip into town today and found tin whistles:)I bought a Clarkes whistle which is sort of tapered towards one end and all in one piece with a sort of wooden plug in the mouthpiece and I assume is a fairly standard type cheap whistle. I couldn't wait to get home to rip it out of the bag and blow into it
It's now 3 hours later and and my little Tin Whistle tune book is looking worn and something that sounds like Danny Boy is seeping from the end of the whistle!! Do I sound excited - oh yes
All I have to do now is stop the little squeeky noises I'm getting when I try to hit the higher notes and Bob's you're Uncle, I think that's a tune I have here
I'm not sure about being relaxing though, I think I need Valium now
) I have it on order and am expecting it's arrival any day. I'm told that it is an easy little instrument to learn so watch this space. If it's difficult, I'm gonna have to find someone to blame. Watch here for tears, nervous breakdowns and tantrums as I strive to make my first tune 
The interest is the fault of my half uncle. He and my mother had different fathers, his being from County Down so he has the Irish heritage and is married to and Irish lady. They're a very musical family and my cousin is currently teaching my daughter to play the piano accordian. However, I'm not quite that brave and a tin whistle seemed a more likely choice for me.
