Uilleann Piping in the Rowsome Family

LEO ROWSOME
The Rowsome Quartet

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1.
Articles written about Leo during his lifetime
2. The Rowsome uilleann piping Quartet
3. Leo's teaching / music
4.  The Thomas Street pipers club
5. Photos of Leo's set of uilleann pipes
6. Obituaries  
7. Articles written about Leo since his death in September 1970

 

 

The Rowsome Uilleann Pipe Quartet

The Rowsome uilleann piping quartet was started by Leo and his brother Tom. in the 1920's. The quartet made regular broadcasts on Radio and performed throughout the country and the UK. The quartet consisted of many different members over this time. 

One of the first photos of the quartet
Left to Right (Michael Paidin, Leo Rowsome, Tom Rowsome, Eddie Potts)

 

 

 

Left to Right top row (Sean Seery, Willie Clancy) bottom row (Leo Rowsome, Leon Rowsome)

Photo of the quartet  c.1952
Left to Right top row (Sean Seery, Willie Clancy) bottom row (Leo Rowsome, Leon Rowsome)