For any wedding, the haunting sound of the Harp or uniquely Irish uilleann pipes creates an unforgettable Celtic atmosphere. Much quieter and sweeter than their Scottish cousin, (the Highland pipes) the uilleann pipes are especially effective in a church setting. Kavan Donohoe is a highly respected member of the Irish Comhaltas community. As well as playing solo uilleann pipes, low whistle (which sounds like a wooden flute) and tin whistle, Kavan has an ensemble of traditional Irish musicians playing instruments like Bodhran, Banjo, and Accordion and provide a singer, which can produce a bigger sound for the ceremony, or that necessary ambiance for pre-dinner drinks. Kavan tailor-makes each wedding, with music taken from the classical repertoire of traditional music, such as pieces by O’Carolan, some of new compositions, traditional slow airs for the reflective time after communion, and joyous dance music for the recessional, signalling that the party is about to begin. Kavan Donohoe started playing the harp at the age of 7 with the Granard Harp School, then moved on to study with Michael and Aonghus Rooney from Monaghan. Harp champion at the O’Carolan International Harp Festival (Keadue, Co. Roscommon) at the age of 16 and won the Granard Traditional Harp Festival on several occasions. Performed on music shows such as Blas (BBC2), The Fleadh Programme (RTE) and Mass on Sunday (RTE) and also featured on RTE Radio1, RTE Radio Na Gaeltachta, RTE 2FM and BBC Radio Ulster Ryan Tubridy RTE one radio show Worked with Brian Irvine in a moving on music project within the county and have played at many of the tra