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see www.bemccandless.net/PastoralUnion_McCandless.pdf for an Historical article in some detail about the Pastoral and Union pipes.
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Nice find, Sean.

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I live a few miles from Brian. Very smart guy who makes his own pipes. He also wrote some liner notes for O'Sullivan Meets O'Farrell

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Thanks for the link Sean. And good luck with this years Floating Tionol. I will really miss being with you for such a great time but I'll do my best to make it to a session. (Wait 'til you hear these drones!).
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Thanks Teirw, the Floating Tionol is coming together, I shall post a session list nearer the time, but anyone who wants one now can email or pm me.
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