Bagpipers for Hire in Kilkenny

Browse 53 bagpipers and Highland pipers available in Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland for weddings, funerals and events. With 199 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5, prices start from €160 with an average of €210.

All 53 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Kilkenny. The nearest is based in Naas, 46 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 199 reviews of Bagpipers
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Bryan Bagpiper & Irish Trad Musician

Bryan Bagpiper & Irish Trad Musician
Competent Bagpiper. Traditional Irish Musician (Whistles).
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Naas

Leinster · 46 miles away

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Bagpiper Noel

Bagpiper Noel
I play in a competition pipe band in grade 1 I also play at weddings, funerals
Bagpiper

Dublin

Leinster · 63 miles away

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Event Piping Ireland

Event Piping Ireland
Original Piper with Dropkick Murphys playing Pipes for your events
Bagpiper

Galway

Connaught · 86 miles away

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Premier Bagpiper for Hire

Premier Bagpiper for Hire
Bagpiper and Traditional Musician available
Bagpiper

Westport

Connaught · 123 miles away

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Book from €175 (EUR)

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Keith the Piper

Keith the Piper
Experienced and versatile Highland bagpiper.
Bagpiper

Leominster

England, United Kingdom · 192 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Simon Addison Highland Piper

Simon Addison Highland Piper
An experienced, full-time professional piper for your special occasion.
Bagpiper

Hereford

England, United Kingdom · 196 miles away

(1)

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Ed Arnold - Professional Scottish Bagpiper

Ed Arnold - Professional Scottish Bagpiper
Solo bagpiper
Bagpiper

Sheffield

England, United Kingdom · 246 miles away

(5)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Tom The Piper

Tom The Piper
Very experienced highland piper
Bagpiper

Port Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom · 249 miles away

(9)

Book from £80 (GBP)

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Professional piper

Professional piper
Solo piper ideal for weddings festivals funerals and much more
Bagpiper

Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom · 253 miles away

(2)

Book from £225 (GBP)

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Piperraymie
Experienced piper for any occasion
Bagpiper

Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom · 253 miles away

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Book from £180 (GBP)

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Robert Jordan Bagpiper

Robert Jordan Bagpiper
Professional bagpiper for all your event needs
Bagpiper

Oxford

England, United Kingdom · 261 miles away

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Euan Anderson Piper

Euan Anderson Piper
Bagpipe player for all events
Bagpiper

Edinburgh

Scotland, United Kingdom · 280 miles away

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The Gavel Guy
Toastmaster and Bagpiper
Bagpiper

Edinburgh

Scotland, United Kingdom · 280 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Colin Sutherland

Colin Sutherland
Solo bagpiper
Bagpiper

Morpeth

England, United Kingdom · 285 miles away

(1)

Book from £175 (GBP)

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Mybagpiper

Mybagpiper
Professional Bagpiper for Hire
Bagpiper

Prestonpans

Scotland, United Kingdom · 286 miles away

(20) Replies in ~2 hrs

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Stevie Bagpipes

Stevie Bagpipes
"Stevie Bagpipes" The Professional Bagpipe Player who loves his Job!
Bagpiper

Bedlington

England, United Kingdom · 287 miles away

(28)

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Thistle Piping Central Scotland

Thistle Piping Central Scotland
Thistle Piping can provide Highland Pipers, Dancers and Drummers
Bagpiper

Auchterarder

Scotland, United Kingdom · 289 miles away

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Rich Gordon - Multi-instrumentalist

Rich Gordon - Multi-instrumentalist
Rich Gordon is a saxophonist, bagpiper and guitarist available for all events
Bagpiper

Cupar

Scotland, United Kingdom · 305 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Bagpipers in Kilkenny?

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Rates for bagpipers in Kilkenny currently range from about €160 for a short set of around 20-30 minutes to €380+ for extended engagements or multi-location events. The average booking cost is €210, with rates influenced by performance duration, travel distance and event complexity. Wedding packages covering multiple performance slots throughout the day will sit at the higher end, while a single-slot funeral or ceremony booking typically costs less. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 82 enquiries for Bagpipers at events in Ireland, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
49% of enquiries, with funerals and memorials next at 23%
Typical first reply
Within six hours
78% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
45% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
April to July
51% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Bagpipers available in Kilkenny

5/5 from 199 reviews
Photo of Premier Bagpiper for Hire Premier Bagpiper for Hire "From the first message of booking for the event to the day itself, Michael was a pleasure to deal with. Could not recommend enough." Based in Westport, Connaught (123 miles from Kilkenny) 10th May 2026 Rachel scanlon - Wedding Photo of Keith the Piper Keith the Piper "He made my wedding 100% much better ❤️ . . . Brunna" Based in Leominster, England, United Kingdom (192 miles from Kilkenny) 21st August 2026 Brunna Seixas - Private Wedding Photo of Simon Addison Highland Piper Simon Addison Highland Piper "Hands-down, Simon is possibly the finest piper I have ever booked for a funeral service. Not only is he an excellent piper, he is also reliable, immaculately turned out and a pleasure to deal with and he is our first choice for a funeral piper in Herefordshire." Based in Hereford, England, United Kingdom (196 miles from Kilkenny) Mark - Funeral Photo of Ed Arnold - Professional Scottish Bagpiper Ed Arnold - Professional Scottish Bagpiper "We worked with Ed together and we truly loved the experience. We could not recommend him more!" Based in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (246 miles from Kilkenny) 4th October 2026 Pia&Pia Wedding Planner Greece - PIA PIA WEDDING PLANNING Ο Ε Photo of Tom The Piper Tom The Piper "Thanks so much Tom for your great playing for our big day! Nice tunes and very professionally done! (10 / 10) Helen & Michael" Based in Port Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (249 miles from Kilkenny) Helen & Michael - Wedding Photo of Piperraymie Piperraymie "Piperraymie gave me and my new Hubble as promised the day we would never forget. From the start entertaining the guests, taking us up and down the aisle to the pipers toast he was just amazing. If you are thinking about a piper for your wedding, then don’t hesitate to contact Raymie 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟" Based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (253 miles from Kilkenny) 21st May 2026 Angela - Wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring bagpipers is €210, with prices ranging from €160 to €380+. Rates vary depending on the length of the performance, travel distance and whether the booking includes ceremonial piping, background music or both. Many pipers also offer options such as traditional Highland dress or specific tune requests.

Many clients book bagpipers for weddings, Burns Night celebrations, funerals, corporate events, graduation ceremonies and sporting occasions. A piper can provide a dramatic entrance for the bride, pipe in the haggis at a Burns supper or add a sense of ceremony to formal events.

Most bagpipers perform for 30 minutes to one hour, though this varies depending on the event. Bagpiping is physically demanding, so sets are typically shorter than those of other musicians. Many pipers can perform at several points during an event rather than in one continuous set.

Most bagpipers are happy to perform both indoors and outdoors. However, bagpipes are naturally very loud, so indoor performances may be more suitable in larger spaces such as halls, marquees or churches. It is worth discussing the venue with the piper to ensure the volume is appropriate for the setting.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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