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http://s442.photobucket.com/user/unclemac15/library/low%20whistles#/user/unclemac15/library/low%20whistles?sort=3&page=1&_suid=137122476485706868159886863712 1) Cillian O'Briain low D tuneable. Bought new by me from Shanna Quay in December of 2002. Very nice shape, including cork. With origi...

Thanks again, Seanachan and Redwolf.
One of the tunes in question. I don't know if you like piping, but these folks are some of the best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNL7hFhpEBw

Music as it should be.
Thanks for that.

Many thanks from the whelp to the wolf.
From your own notes posted above in the forum, I guessed that the ao equalled ee in "Laoise," but had no idea what to do with the s.
As for Suarachan, until I hear differently, I'm going with your interpretatation.
Thanks again.
Colin

I'd certainly appreciate help in pronouncing this Scots Gaelic nickname for Duncan MacRae, also known as Big Duncan of the Axe. MacRae distinguished himself (after a rough start) at the battle of Blar na Pairc in 1491, and was thereafter known affectionately as Suarachan to the Mackenzies and MacRae...

First time poster emerging from woodwork. Greetings to all. I guess I'm mainly a GHB piper, but have been playing whistle on and off for some years now. I've mainly been playing my 2 low D's ( MK Pro & C. O'Briain) as my right hand hasn't been working so well lately on the high D's. Working on 4...