The Untold Secrets Behind Ireland's Bodhrán Makers

Without bodhrán makers, there would be no bodhrán players and since the drums growth in popularity during the 1960’s in Ireland, the construction of the bodhrán has gone on a remarkable journey of evolution.

What once may have been a simple process involving a hoop of wood, and a piece of animal skin, is now unquestionably a highly refined art. But how did we get to this point?

In this third part of my bodhrán documentary, we will unpick the development of the drums construction, and meet the unsung heroes, the craftsmen responsible for quite literally,  building a tradition.

The Real Story of the Irish Bodhrán: Part 3
Building A Tradition

FEATURING
Peadar Ó Riada
Donnchadh Gough
Johnny Ringo McDonagh :
Dennis Byrne
Charlie Byrne
Nuala Ryan née. Byrne
Brendan White: https://bodhran.nl
Seamus O Kane : http://www.tradcentre.com/seamus/

Charlie Byrne archive footage with kind permission of Jeff Cook

Seamus O’Kane footage with kind permission of BYOC films ‪@byoc-films‬
https://byocfilms.com
Michelle Tofi - Director of Photography
Louise Morton Murray - Producer

Special Thanks
Sandie Byrne, Tommy Hayes Jesse Winch, Seanie McGrath, Robbie Walsh, Nicolas Dupin, Catherine Cross and Matthew O'Neill

Directed, Produced, Written and Edited by Ruairi Glasheen
Director of Photography, Michelle Tofi

🥁 I’m Ruairi Glasheen, and I’m a percussionist, composer and filmmaker based in London.
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