Why I play

Why I play
We caught up with seven of Ireland's leading musicians to find out more about what playing a musical instrument means to them.

Our #WhyIPlay series features jazz pianist Greg Felton, fiddle player Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, trumpeter Niall O’Sullivan, double bassist Malachy Robinson, flautist Catriona Ryan, songwriter/guitarist Ailbhe Reddy and concertina player Jack Talty.

Watch the full series here, or follow it on our social media platforms... then get online and share what playing an instrument means to you with the hashtag #WhyIPlay!

#WhyIPlay - trailer
Greg Felton - piano
Catriona Ryan - flute
Niall O'Sullivan - trumpet
Jack Talty - concertina
Ailbhe Reddy - guitar
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin - fiddle
Malachy Robinson - double bass