Celebrating over 49 years as

Ireland’s Master Bodhran Maker

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Celebrating 49 years as Ireland’s Master Bodhran Maker

On an old Franciscan Monastery in Roundstone, developed by the Industrial Development Authority , Malachy Kearns, better known as Malachy Bodhrán amongst folk musicians, works at his craft of making Ireland’s oldest product the Bodhrán (Bow-Rawn). It is an 18″ one sided drum made from Goatskin treated by a traditional process.

About Malachy Kearns

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Roundstone Music & Crafts / Malachy Kearns

4.4

Based on 264 reviews

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M J

11:55 24 Apr 25

A charming welcome from the owner.
We were treated to a short concert by Malachy.
I recommend you meet the friendly Malachy, who will be delighted to introduce you to his art and some local traditions 🥃.
It's a wonderful encounter, a moment out of time.

Mathys Georgeais

08:52 18 Apr 25

It was a real pleasure to buy a bodhrán from Malachy's renowned shop !!
He is very kind and caring, he even suggets to finish the instrument with him (and sign it !!!).
The instrument has an excellent quality.
Can't wait to learn and play the bodhrán with my bands !
Thank you again !!

O Dick

09:10 16 Apr 25

An absolute MUST for anyone interested in the history of the Bodhran. In his small loader, the owner explains everything about building and playing the Irish hand drum. Of course you can also buy them here. There are also scones, cake and coffee and all sorts of souvenirs.

David Flanagan

09:14 09 Apr 25

Recently ordered a tuneable 18" bodhran from Malachy and it's such a beautiful instrument. It goes without saying that the craftsmanship is truly outstanding - I can't stop playing it - but the personal touch from Malachy in terms of the whole ordering and shipping experience really made it for me. Hopefully get to visit Roundstone one of these days to say thanks in person.

Damian Brennan

16:39 06 Apr 25

Abi Ingram

23:35 14 Jan 25

It was lovely to visit Roundstone music and crafts, Malachy was so so lovely it was a pleasure to meet him! Very welcoming and a great sense of humour.
We also sat and had a cup of tea and a chat which was lovely☕️
Will deffinitely return in the near future😁

Carol Cusack

23:27 18 Dec 24

I gave my nephew and his wife a painted bodhran as a wedding gift. I let Malachy know of the design I wanted and it came out exactly as I ordered it. Shipping was fast to the US. This is a one of a kind, unique, hand painted, hand crafted gift and is not a mass produced gift from a template. My nephew and nice in law love it! Thanks Malachy and the team at Roundstone Musical Instruments

Rónán Ó Dálaigh

09:21 18 Dec 24

This place deserves a much higher rating!! Nowhere have I experienced such warmth, thrill and passion. Ireland needs more people like Malachy.

This was easily the most fun shopping experience I've had in years.

Lynda Shaw

14:22 25 Nov 24

Very nice proprietor off season but still made us coffee and sat with us for a chat. Want a Bairon this us the place to go.

Andreas HH

15:51 20 Oct 24

This bodhran making workshop is definitely worth a visit! My sister and I arrived very early in the morning and looked around with interest. Malachy greeted us very friendly, explained to us how to play the drum and told us about his life, although we felt the mischief on our necks. He also gave us tips for the rest of the trip, overall a very nice conversation! Thank you very much for that!