Robert Patrick Lynch, The Irish Piper Reviews

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Bagpiper from Glen Head, NY
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Starting at $275 per event

78 Reviews for Robert Patrick Lynch, The Irish Piper

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Review by Colleen W.

Wedding•Reviewed on August 15, 2010•From Patchogue, NY

Review by Carrie C.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on August 7, 2009•From Yonkers, NY

Review by Susan M.

Funeral•Reviewed on February 8, 2019•From Port Washington, NY

Review by Brian T.

Saint Patrick's Day Party•Reviewed on March 18, 2018•From Port Washington, NY

Review by Roseann P.

School Assembly•Reviewed on March 18, 2017•From Bay Shore, NY

Review by Dennis E.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on March 1, 2010•From Massapequa Park, NY

Review by Teresa G.

Wedding•Reviewed on September 10, 2013•From New York City, NY

Review by Karen K.

Saint Patrick's Day Party•Reviewed on March 18, 2013•From Garden City, NY

Review by JOHN G.

Funeral•Reviewed on July 16, 2017•From Port Jefferson Station, NY

Review by Mary K.

Funeral•Reviewed on January 22, 2020•From Valley Stream, NY

Review by Adrienne C.

Funeral•Reviewed on October 22, 2019•From Montauk, NY

He did a wonderful job at a slightly disorganized event and handled everything well and played beautifully.

Review by Amy D.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 20, 2019•From Fairfield, CT

Robert played for our church ceremony as the guests arrived and left the church. He did a wonderful job. We highly recommend him. Thank you.

Review by Carol Ann M.

Funeral•Reviewed on May 22, 2010•From Long Island City, NY

Mr. Lynch was very professional and played well. However,the fee was a bit high and he played only briefly; just a few moments before and a fter mom's funeral mass. Yet he was extremely professional even participating in ther mass and receiving communion with us as a family. In all Mr. Lynch was much appreciated. Carol Matthews

I played neither "briefly" nor just "for a few minutes. I played as I always do, for 10-15 minutes before the hearse arrived (usually while attendees arrive; in this case I was the only one there. I was playing as the hearse and limo arrived. I piped the coffin into the church, attended the Mass (the priest even mentioned me multiple times in his sermon). I piped the coffin out and played another lament as the 5 people who came to the service left. I piped as the hearse drove away and out of sight. When I finished the last tune I was again alone on the sidewalk before the church. Exactly what more was I to do?

Review by Maya D.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 12, 2019•From Astoria, NY

Great! He played outside of our ceremony on 09/27/2019 in Queens, NY.

Review by Jackie K.

Funeral•Reviewed on January 25, 2019•From Williston Park, NY

Patrick seemed lovely, eager, close by and willing to perform at my grandfather's funeral.He was easy to connect with.Patrick arrived on time, 11AM. The previous funeral, as how funerals sometimes go, ran a bit over.We discussed Patrick playing before, after and as the hearse departed.Upon exiting the church after approx 3 songs there was dead air.Then he took a call and played when the hearse left - when no one was around to hear it.Again, discussed prior, but why stop playing?Please, schedule your call at a later time knowing that funerals don't always run on schedule.15 mins before mass and 20 after, just keep playing.My piper was busy, but always kept playing.

Review by Stephen A.

Funeral•Reviewed on February 22, 2011•From Coram, NY

Hired him the day before funeral he was nice enough to accept a last minute job. He showed at 9:26am for 9:30am. He did play Donegal music which was appreciated by the family. I was under the impression that he was going to play amazing graze as casket left church. He said he played it when hearse left parking lot. Sorry for any confusion it was a tough day and unfortunately, it was not what I expected.

Review by Pamela E.

Retirement Party•Reviewed on June 21, 2019•From New York City, NY

Thank you to John McManus for making Mary Ellen's retirement party memorable.

Review by Caroline W.

Funeral•Reviewed on February 18, 2012•From Long Island, NY

Mr Lynch was very professional, very courteous, and the first part of his performance was excellent. The second part of his performance, the most important part of playing Amazing Grace was unbelievably terrible. He was completely out of tune. He eventually got it right but only for the finale. My brother and I were horrified.

The elemental sound of the pipes is attractive but also makes them temperamental with tuning difficulties not shared by modern instruments. I had to play a tune at the beginning of the service and another at the end. It is VERY hard to start again without re-tuning. It was a tiny church and I could not leave. The pipes were VERY temporarily out of tune for a few notes when I started again. I recovered as quickly as any piper could, and faster than most would have. I've played at hundreds of services and this is a problem I've experienced rarely, but sometimes goes with the territory, as do overly-difficult customers. The other 10 tunes I played went perfectly.

Review by Lynn A.

Funeral•Reviewed on October 17, 2021•From Franklin Square, NY

Absolute professional ! A very special moment for all of us at Dad’s Memorial Service . I will recommend him to everyone I know !

Review by Paul M.

Wedding•Reviewed on September 26, 2021•From Brooklyn, NY

The man is a superstar! Not only did he bring down the house,he repeated the Marine Fight Song for the many Marines at the wedding.Our daughter and new son in law were very happy as were the parents on both sides. We got the Scottish and Irish tunes so everybody was happy! Go raibh mile maith agat aris (thanks a milionj again) Patrick!

Review by Dennis D.

Funeral•Reviewed on August 6, 2021•From Manhasset, NY

excellent performance/ everyone was very happy considering it was a very sad day. Great guy.

Review by Thomas J.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on November 2, 2020•From Yonkers, NY

Very pleased

Review by Dee P.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on October 10, 2020•From Freeport, NY

Mr Lynch was a true professional and my guests LOVED the bagpipe music - it was a lovely added attraction for my guests! I would recommend you highly and Mr Lynch to anyone in the future!

Review by Marianna F.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on September 13, 2020•From Miller Place, NY

This was a wonderful addition to our wedding fun! So glad he could join us. The couple were thrilled by the surprise !!

Review by John P.

Celebration•Reviewed on August 23, 2020•From Southampton, NY

Robert is THE bagpiper - professional, friendly and the 45 years of playing experience is an understatement to his talent. He performed for my proposal to my girlfriend during COVID-19 and will look to book him for our wedding. Robert, thank you again for a forever moment in our lives.