Bagpipers for Hire in Portlaoise

Browse 53 bagpipers and Highland pipers available in Portlaoise, Leinster, Ireland for weddings, funerals and events. With 200 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5, prices start from €150 with an average of €220.

Of the 53 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Portlaoise. The other 52 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Naas.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 200 reviews of Bagpipers
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Based near Portlaoise

Competent Bagpiper. Traditional Irish Musician (Whistles).

Naas

Leinster · 29 miles away

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Willing to travel to Portlaoise

Based more than 30 miles from Portlaoise, nearest first

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

Dublin

Leinster · 48 miles away

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Original Piper with Dropkick Murphys playing Pipes for your events

Galway

Connaught · 74 miles away

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Bagpiper and Traditional Musician available

Westport

Connaught · 105 miles away

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Book from €175 (EUR)

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Experienced and versatile Highland bagpiper.

Leominster

England, United Kingdom · 199 miles away

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An experienced, full-time professional piper for your special occasion.

Hereford

England, United Kingdom · 204 miles away

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Book from £160 (GBP)

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Very experienced highland piper

Port Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom · 226 miles away

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Book from £80 (GBP)

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Solo piper ideal for weddings festivals funerals and much more

Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom · 231 miles away

(2)

Book from £225 (GBP)

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Experienced piper for any occasion

Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom · 231 miles away

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Solo bagpiper

Sheffield

England, United Kingdom · 243 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Bagpipe player for all events

Edinburgh

Scotland, United Kingdom · 260 miles away

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Toastmaster and Bagpiper

Edinburgh

Scotland, United Kingdom · 260 miles away

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Professional Bagpiper for Hire

Prestonpans

Scotland, United Kingdom · 266 miles away

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Thistle Piping can provide Highland Pipers, Dancers and Drummers

Auchterarder

Scotland, United Kingdom · 267 miles away

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Professional bagpiper for all your event needs

Oxford

England, United Kingdom · 270 miles away

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Solo bagpiper

Morpeth

England, United Kingdom · 271 miles away

(1)

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

Bedlington

England, United Kingdom · 273 miles away

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Rich Gordon is a saxophonist, bagpiper and guitarist available for all events

Cupar

Scotland, United Kingdom · 284 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Bagpipers in Portlaoise?

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Rates for bagpipers in Portlaoise currently range from about €150 for a short set of around 20-30 minutes to €390+ for extended engagements or multi-location events. The average booking cost is €220, 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 83 enquiries for Bagpipers at events in Ireland, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 11 November 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
48% of enquiries, with funerals and memorials next at 23%
Typical first reply
Within six hours
77% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About five weeks
46% 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 Portlaoise

5/5 from 200 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 (105 miles from Portlaoise) 10th May 2026 Rachel scanlon - Wedding Photo of Keith the Piper Keith the Piper "Keith was great and led our parade with overwhelming great feedback by all councillors and local organisations Marta A" Based in Leominster, England, United Kingdom (199 miles from Portlaoise) 10th November 2026 Bewdley Town Council - Remembrance Sunday Parade 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 (204 miles from Portlaoise) Mark - Funeral 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 (226 miles from Portlaoise) 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 (231 miles from Portlaoise) 21st May 2026 Angela - Wedding. Photo of Professional piper Professional piper "would highly recommend iainthepiper had him come play happy birthday and flower of scotland for my mums birthday and he was amazing and what a lovely man he is thanks again iain and i will see u again at my wedding one day" Based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (231 miles from Portlaoise) Kirsty mc - Birthday

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring bagpipers is €220, with prices ranging from €150 to €390+. 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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