Irish flutes

The simple system wooden flute, also known as the traditional Irish flute, or an fheadóg mhór (large Irish whistle), has played an important part in the history of traditional Irish music. The flute along with the tin whistle is one of the most popular Irish wind instruments today. 

Read all about Irish flute players and the importance of the flute in Irish music on our music blog.

We also stock the bestselling Cygnet rosewood flute, just perfect for beginners on the wooden flute and we sell an excellent range of intermediate flutes including our Cocuswood flute, possibly the best intermediate flute on the market.

If you’re an advanced player we offer a lovely range of African Blackwood flutes, including supreme Sam Murray Irish flutes and our own McNeela African Blackwood flute, ideal for Celtic flute music producing that inimitable woody tone so associated with Irish flute music. 

To read about the history of the Irish flute and wooden flute music or learn more about how to play a wooden flute for beginners why not visit the McNeela Music Blog.