At least three TdB members were learning how to play the bagpipes in the past (having made their own bagpipes - psst: post a picture!), and I thought this might be of interest to them (and maybe others): The Siol na h'Eireann Pipe Band (the Seed of Ireland) gives free bagpipe lessons at AOH hall Division 8 in Selden at their normal practice sessions. This is the hall that Ned and I used to play at with Mr. Trubisz way back when on Magnolia Drive.