About Tarlach Mac Suibhne
Lived 1831 – 1916 (aged 84–85). Tarlach Mac Suibhne was an Irish musician.
Tarlach Mac Suibhne (known as An Píobaire Mór, meaning The Great Piper), c. 1831–1916, was an Irish piper.
He was born in Baile an Droichid, Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, and he is buried in the Maghergallen cemetery.
In 1893 he attracted international popularity when he went to play at the World Exhibition in Chicago where he won the world championship. His bagpipes can be viewed at the Rossnowlagh Museum.
Variations of his name in English include, Tarlach Mac Sweeney, Turlough Mac Sweeney and Tarlagh Mac Sweeney. He was a namesake and kinsman of Toirdhealbhach Mac Suibhne.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Tarlach Mac Suibhne's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Tarlach Mac Suibhne?
Irish piper (1831–1916)
When was Tarlach Mac Suibhne born?
Tarlach Mac Suibhne was born in 1831 in Gaoth Dobhair.
When did Tarlach Mac Suibhne die?
Tarlach Mac Suibhne died in 1916.
What was Tarlach Mac Suibhne's occupation?
Tarlach Mac Suibhne was a musician.
What nationality was Tarlach Mac Suibhne?
Tarlach Mac Suibhne was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Tarlach Mac Suibhne
· DBpedia: Tarlach Mac Suibhne
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tarlach Mac Suibhne. https://biography.guide/tarlach-mac-suibhne/
MLA: "Tarlach Mac Suibhne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tarlach-mac-suibhne/.
Chicago: "Tarlach Mac Suibhne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tarlach-mac-suibhne/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:06 UTC