colman connolly
low whistle, uilleann pipes, flute

Colman, originally from Connemara, grew up in London where he was taught to play uilleann pipes flute and whistle. He was very involved in the Irish scene for many years up until 2005 when he moved over to Ireland to teach music and live.

He toured at length with London based Siansa, as a duo with Harriet Earis and also performed extensively with Déirin Dé since their meeting in 2002. A master of the uilleann pipes Colman is several times All Britain Champion and was a finalist in the London Irish Musicians of the Year competition, 2003. he has various recordings to his credit: 2003 he recorded the album 'Go For It' with the German based band Déirin Dé. and is featured on the debut album by London-Irish singer Helen Roche 'Shake the Blossom Early' (released in October 2004) Harriet Earis solo album 'Jumping Ahead. He also collaborates with Imogen Gunner and has recorded on her forthcoming album. He currently teaches pipes, flute and whistle in Limerick and also visits London's Hammersmith Irish Centre where he taught uilleann pipes.