Bagpipe News

Here is an interesting article on the tradition of Bagpipes, Funerals and Fire Departments

The tradition of bagpipes played at Fire Dept. funerals in the United States goes back over one hundred fifty years. When the Irish and Scottish immigrated to this country, they brought many of their traditions with them. One of these was the bagpipe, often played at Celtic weddings, funerals and ceilis (dances).  - Read the Full Article

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