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| Name: | Adnan Mumtaz |
| E-mail address: | roundstoneind@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.roundstone.com.pk |
| Comments: | Dear Sir,
We would like to introduce you Round Stone Industries . This is a family owned business and we are serving our valued customers since decades. We are manufacturer and exporter of quality Pipe band uniform and accessories. Our main expertise is in the following items. Kilts (traditional, visitors, Sports, fashion, Leather) Working Kilts (Denim, Jeans, Wash Tartan, Denim Wash) Plaids (drummer, pipers and fly plaids) Bagpipe covers (Tartan, velveteen, cottrie) Flashers Tartan Trousers Tartan Vest Tartan cap men and women Leather belt buckle Kilt pin Broach Jacket & Vests (100 % Wool Brathia, traditional Scottish, argyle, doublets, prince Charlie). Shirts (Jacobite shirts on customers own design men & ladies) Scarf & Caps Shoes & socks Ties & Bow irish harp & Bodhrans We have high quality professional designers who can make all your custom needs and requirements. Please give us a chance by checking our sample and analyze our in-time delivery and services by placing trial order first. We request you to please if you have any enquiry for above said items, so please once let us have a chance and check our best quality and our most competitive prices. We also request you to please visit our online catalogue and see our produced items. All products listed in our website are a few from our vast product range. Your own designs / samples are welcome for re-production Your co-operation in this regard will be much appreciated. Best Regards, Adnan Mumtaz. Export Manager. Round Stone Industries. Raja Road. Sialkot 51310. Pakistan |
| Name: | JOHN |
| E-mail address: | WYATT_407@HOTMAIL,COM |
| Comments: | JUST SEE DOWN WILDWOOD GREAT JOB
WAS TALKING TO MICK ABOUT THE BAG PIPES WOULD LIKE SOME MORE INFO THANKS |
| Name: | Mike Trant |
| E-mail address: | mike.trant@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi There,
I read with great interest, your excellent page on Irish Kilt colours. I had always been of the opinion the the saffron kilt was "the one". I live away from ireland now, and have always dressed, on any formal occasion, in my saffron kilt, to show my Irishness, and to represent Ireland visuallty as well as physically. It's also doesn't hurt my chances with the ladies ! You mentioned in the article that you had collected about 200 different clan colours, My affiliations would be Trant, Moynihan, Dunne and Landers. I'm wondering if there are any colours for these family names, it would be great to have a clan colour to wear. Many thanks again for such an interesting article |
| Name: | Jason Cassidy |
| E-mail address: | info@pitstudios.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.pitstudios.com |
| Comments: | http://www.royalirishrangers.co.uk/uniform.html |
| Name: | Robert Price |
| E-mail address: | ppricer@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Had the opportunity to see and hear the Irish Thunder Pipes & Drums Band in the Girardville, Pa. parade a little while ago.
This was the parade visited by former president Clinton (I performed in the same parade with the Upper Schuylkill Marching Band). I got the opportunity to speak with Pat McMichael, one of Irish Thunder's drummers. He was a very gracious and amiable person to talk with, who was quite nice in responding to my questions concerning the equipment he was using. I enjoyed listening to your band, and was glad that I got the chance to hear you. Hope the occasion comes up again. Onward and upward. |
| Name: | Wayne Holscott |
| E-mail address: | kiltie1948@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Special thanks to Jay Murray for helping me find a tune which I will be playing this holiday season.
Cheers, WAYNE |
| Name: | brad gillam |
| E-mail address: | bradgillam@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | I've been looking all over the internet to find out if there is gillam ancestory in ireland. if anyone can help, i'm trying to find my irish history. please send your information to my email. i'm quite interested to find my irish roots. |
| Name: | Marilyn Ann O'toole-Cavazos |
| E-mail address: | rrobsgirl@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Wonderful Sight! |
| Name: | Kevin Mayberry |
| E-mail address: | rayl86@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I enjoy the site, especially the info on the Irish Kilt.
I was hoping that someone might know of the kilt color for the Gillam's, I've been looking for a while and can't find anything on it. I know that the Gillam's were in Ireland at the time of the Norman invasion, so there would have been plenty of time to have their on kilt color. I would be very appreciative for any info. Go raibh maith agat Caoimhin |
| Name: | Lorie McKee |
| E-mail address: | roblorkee@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | We are having a terrible time finding the McKee tartan. We are having birthing quilts hand made for our twin grandbabies and cannot find it anywhere. We live in Ontario Canada, but would ship from anywhere to get the real thing. Any advice? |
| Name: | Lorie McKee |
| E-mail address: | roblorkee@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | We are having a terrible time finding the McKee tartan. We are having birthing quilts hand made for our twin grandbabies and cannot find it anywhere. We live in Ontario Canada, but would ship from anywhere to get the real thing. Any advice? |
| Name: | John Main |
| E-mail address: | john@scottishpiper.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.scottishpiper.net |
| Comments: | Good site - Jay is a credit to you band. |
| Name: | Arthur Kielty |
| E-mail address: | akielty@kieltyassociation.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.kieltyassociation.com |
| Comments: | I read with interest your page on Kilts and was curious of you have published anywhere the 200 hundered family kilt colors you mention in the article. If so how can I find it.
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| Name: | Terri |
| E-mail address: | Terri75219 |
| Comments: | Thanks for the information. This is a great site. |
| Name: | GEORGE SMITH |
| Comments: | HAD A GOOD TIME AND REALLY ENJOYED PLAY WITH YOUR BAND ON SUNDAY AT IRISHWEEKEND. I'M TRYING TO WORK OUT A WAY TO GET TO SOME OF YOUR PRACTICE I WORK NIGHTS. |
| Name: | KATHLEEN |
| Comments: | HAD A GREAT TIME AT IRISH FESTIVAL IN WILDWOOD. THANKS FOR LETTING MY HUSBAND GEORGE PLAY WITH THE BAND SUNDAY. I LOVE IT WHEN HE GETS TO PLAY WITH A BAND. THANKS AGAIN! |
| Name: | mike |
| E-mail address: | homerslatt@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I saw you preform at Irishweekend in North Wildwood, NJ. Outstanding..Once Blackthorn left the stage for a break you keep the crowd cheering with your music...I am a patch collector and was wondering if I could either buy one of your patches, or trade you for it. I am a police officer in the KOP area. thanks in advance.. |
| Name: | Kevin |
| E-mail address: | kev1@MORRIS.NET |
| Comments: | to answer Patricks question about the origin of pipes etc. (a few entries below here) I think what the Chicago Emerald Society Pipe Band sums it up nicely, taken right from their website:
Historian Cecil Adams explains that "it is generally thought that bagpipes are a Scottish instrument. But in fact, both the Irish and Scottish branches of the Celtic tribes played them, and some argue about who invented them. "A dying art a century ago, bagpipe playing was revived in large part by Irish immigrants in the New World who wanted to preserve their culture. Many of the guys were cops. For instance, Francis O'Neill, Chicago police chief from 1901 to 1905, organized an 'Irish music club' that sparked renewed interest in the bagpipes. When cops wanted to salute their fallen brethren they thought quite naturally of the pipes, which had been played at funerals for hundreds of years. "A big promoter of this practice over the past half century has been the Emerald Society, an Irish fraternal organization found at many police departments. Many chapters sponsor pipe-and-drum bands. Being practical folk, cops use the Scottish version of the bagpipes, which is louder and better suited to outdoor use than the Irish counterpart." The tradition of bagpipes played at fire department and police department 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). It wasn't until the great potato famine and massive Irish immigration to the East Coast of the United States that the tradition of the pipes really took hold in the fire department. In the 1800's, Irish immigrants faced massive discrimination. Factories and shops had signs reading "NINA" - No Irish Need Apply. The only jobs they could get were the ones no one else wanted - jobs that were dirty, dangerous, or both - firefighters and police officers. It was not an uncommon event to have several firefighters killed at a working fire. The Irish firefighters' funerals were typical of all Irish funerals - the pipes were played. It was somehow okay for a hardened firefighter to cry at the sound of pipes when his dignity would not let him weep for a fallen comrade. Those who have been to funerals when bagpipes play, know how haunting and mournful the sound of the pipes can be. Before too long, families and friends of non-Irish firefighters began asking for the piper to play for these fallen heroes. The pipes add a special air and dignity to the solemn occasion. Associated with cities such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago, pipe bands representing both fire and police often have more than 60 uniformed playing members. They are also traditionally known as Emerald Societies after Ireland - the Emerald Isle. Many bands wear traditional Scottish dress while others wear the simpler Irish uniform. All members wear the kilt and tunic, whether it is a Scottish clan tartan or Irish single color kilt. Today, the tradition is universal and not just for the Irish or Scottish. The pipes have come to be a distinguishing feature of a fallen hero's funeral. ---------------------------------------------------- Also I would like to know(I have a friend here who wants to learn Irish fiddle badly) and I heard that maybe yous would have a lead to who offers lessons in the Valley Forge Norristown even Phila Area. If any leads, please email me at bescript@hotmail.com keep up the great work Slan Kevin |
| Name: | Mike Monroy |
| E-mail address: | mikey@sungard.com |
| Comments: | Good Site. |
| Name: | jr |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.internetnewsdaily.com |
| Comments: | cool site |
| Name: | Hello! |
| E-mail address: | irishchicpa@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello all,
I am a member of the LAOH. Are there any social events that I can go to featuring the pipes band that allows me to see and meet them? Thanks, Lynn |
| Name: | oliver mcelhone |
| Comments: | congratulations on 1st place last sat. |
| Name: | Phil Bowdren Sr. |
| E-mail address: | PHBowdrenSr@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bowdrenclan-philadelphia.com |
| Comments: | Great Website, and a GREAT AOH Division!
Hope to see you at the Convention - and add your patch to my collection. Best Regards, In Our Motto... Phil Bowdren Sr. Chairman, Public Relatiosn Committee A.O.H. Division 51 - Fishtown Marshal, Philadelphia County A.O.H. Board |
| Name: | James |
| E-mail address: | 1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | irish nationalist web sites:
http://www.geocities.com/irishnationalist1921/index.html http://www.faughaballagh.com/library.htm http://www.geocities.com/hylandsite/main.htm http://www.geocities.com/reocork/ http://members.odinsrage.com/reo/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/revisionism_ireland |
| Name: | Bill O'Hara |
| E-mail address: | mikcop45@aol.com |
| Comments: | looking to Start playing the pipes,Can you recommend a set of pipes..or maybe point me in the right direction?
My Teacher said I need pipes, not a chanter..so I have come to ask the best pipers I know..please help! Thank you for your time, Bill O'Hara AOH Div.1 Bristol PA. |
| Name: | Eric P. Flowers |
| E-mail address: | piper617@isp.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bagpipes4hire.2ya.com |
| Comments: | I used to down in your neck of the woods.
I now live in Hazleton, PA. I got my start in piping with William Watson in Springfield, PA. Keep up the nice webpage! Please check mine! |
| Name: | Michael |
| E-mail address: | uselessinfo@juno.com |
| Comments: | Im finaly getting a kilt, but I want to do it right.
Is there a website or book or anyone who can tell me of the Mc Quade family color(s) or kilt It would make my Grandmother fell very young again since she hasnt seen them in 75 years Thanks for any help you can give, your site already got me on the right track ERIN GO BRAGH |
| Name: | Michael Cameron O'Connor |
| E-mail address: | michaeloc@aol.com |
| Comments: | In regard to the article on Irish kilts, the author is The O'Dinan his address is
The O'Dinan 56 Grove House Chelsea Manor St. London SW3 5QB England I do not have an e-mail address for the O'Dinan. I am also a lover of all things celtic and especially Irish. I play pipes for an Irish pipe band called the Brian Boru pipe band out of Falmouth Mass. If anyone has any further information on the O'Dinan please relay the information to my E-mail. Slan Michael Cameron O'Connor |
| Name: | Tyler |
| E-mail address: | SkiDood0162003@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | What is the site to know family colors? My families names . . . Tracy and Nealley |
| Name: | cindy canty |
| E-mail address: | cindyimwoowoo |
| Comments: | my father-inlaw is Tom Canty and I am very proud of the work he did with this pipe band. He is an amazing man. |
| Name: | Marcus Steffen |
| E-mail address: | mst@ex-mit.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.internet-kontaktanzeigen.net/ |
| Comments: | hey, dreambookers! wanted to greet you guys, it is a neat place on the web!! better take a look at my place, too: Betreiberlogos |
| Name: | B |
| E-mail address: | irishcatcher12@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | any T-shirts available? Plese let me know how much and where to send payment. thanks |
| Name: | Parade Committee |
| E-mail address: | phmcmichael@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.encompassus.org |
| Comments: | Hi,
Anyone interesed in helping us with the St Pat's parade in Norristown, pa Sat March 15, 2003. We need companies or individuals to take out ads in our ad book. Call me Pat McMichael 610-539-3401 if interested |
| Name: | Big B |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.maintour.com/virginia/chvpel.htm |
| Comments: | Good Site. Awesome. |
| Name: | Jessie Loe |
| E-mail address: | apesalwayssaythat@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I need to find my irish clan colors but i have no idea where to find them my mothers maiden name is Abbott... if you could help me out i would appreciate it...thanks |
| Name: | Bill O'Hara |
| E-mail address: | irishpride54@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hello, I was hoping to get some info on T-shirts? I see your link to merchindise is still being worked on but I was hoping they would be for sale? is it possible to buy them yet? please let me know.
Bill O'Hara AOH Div. 1 Bristol,PA |
| Name: | James R. Hooey |
| E-mail address: | jrhooey@stny.rr.om |
| Comments: | Hey! Update your engagements List! |
| Name: | James R. Hooey |
| E-mail address: | jrhooey@stny.rr.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.aol.com/jwho65/pyh1.html |
| Comments: | I want to say that the site is great! I would also like to commend the band on producing pipers of exceptional caliber and character. I have spent the greater part of this spring/summer (2002) with band member Cullen Kirkpatrick. If Cullen is representative of this band, you have a world class organization. I want to say thanks to Irish Thunder for producing musicians of this quality! Cullen has taken our competition group to places they never knew existed! Keep up the good work!!! Thank You Cullen, and Thank You Irish Thunder!
James R. Hooey The Penn-York Highlanders Athens, PA. |
| Name: | Shannon Kelly |
| E-mail address: | ceallaigh726@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi! I've seen you before and I wanted to let you know that I think you're wonderful. I also look forward to seeing you in Wildwood in a few days. But first I've got a question - I just finished reading the kilt article (as it seems most stoppers-by have) and was wondering if you could tell me where one would go to find the information on the kilt colors, plant badges, etc. Thanks in advance. See you in Wildwood! |
| Name: | Krista |
| E-mail address: | kbriedel@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I recently began to get in touch with my irish ancestry and i find your web page extemely educational and entertaining. Thank you for the inspiration.
Always Irish, The long line of Finnegans |
| Name: | Michael Brandjes |
| E-mail address: | brand@pcbank.net |
| Comments: | I have always been a huge fan of all types of Celtic music. For this year's birthday, I got a surprise. A set of Uilleann Pipes, obviously without the drones, since I have no idea how to play them.
I have just gottem an instruction tape, (lark in the Morning,) Any suggestions on how to find several good discs of Pipe music ? Thanks for the site, and where is this list of clan colors FAMILY - Leeson, and Malone. I know that the most famous Leeson was a Madam, but I can live with that. Best Regards, Michael Brandjes |
| Name: | Dona Taylor |
| E-mail address: | saras2888f@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://great_free_stuff.tripod.com/free.html |
| Comments: | FREE STUFF ..(click here) |
| Name: | Lisa |
| E-mail address: | lisaburgett42@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey i have a question 4 you. Is there just a band or dancers too? Because i saw a irish thunder show at busch gardens in Virgina and there was dancers... Well i really liked it and because of it i want to become a dancer. bye
Lisa |
| Name: | Lisa |
| E-mail address: | lisaburgett42@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey i have a question 4 you. Is there just a band or dancers too? Becuse |
| Name: | Ed Gallagher |
| E-mail address: | gallaghere@tcsn.net |
| Comments: | Very interesting article on the Irish Kilt. I am just starting to learn to play the war pipes. Somewhere down the line I'll need a kilt. How can I find out what color was associated with Gallagher? My family comes from County Donegal. |
| Name: | Thomas Boland |
| E-mail address: | voidhanger@email.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://n/a yet |
| Comments: | Hi, I'm a drummer from Gloucester, England. I noticed that someone was over your way with the same name as myself, so hail to thee. I play drumkit, djembes, bongos, and borans and also a bit of guitar. Anyhow c u l8rz
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| Name: | Joshua Turney |
| E-mail address: | mudder81@aol.com |
| Comments: | Great web page! I would like to ask if you or anyone had any info on the Turney name?Ican't find a darn thing.Any help would be appriciated.Keep up the good work! |
| Name: | Dani |
| E-mail address: | dani@australian-mist-cats.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.australian-mist-cats.com |
| Comments: | I like your site. |
| Name: | Jeff Meade |
| E-mail address: | flamman@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Pat McMichael has nice legs. |
| Name: | Bonnie |
| E-mail address: | bonniebeams@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/ceolneamh |
| Comments: | Great site, folks. The above link is for our band's site, we would be most happy if you'd check it out! I welcome all emails from fellow pipers. |