Des Cafferkey Musician

Originally from Achill Island, Des Cafferkey is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of the tin whistle, flute and bagpipes in Ireland.

As well as being a composer and performer, he is a much sought after session musician, and has toured Ireland and the USA.  Des is the Pipe Major of The Clew Bay Pipe Band.  He has two solo albums to his credit.  Now based in Westport, Co. Mayo, Des is currently working in the locality as a music teacher.  He is actively involved in giving workshops at several summer schools both at home and abroad including Scoil Acla (Achill Island), the oldest and longest running summer school in the country which celebrated its centenary in 2010.