The death of Westmeath Uilleann Piper Willie Reynolds in 2003 was a reminder of how much the Irish nation owes those cultural visionaries who founded Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in 1951. Willie was one of that small group who met on that day in Mullingar to sow the seed which future generations would harvest in abundance. In his book ‘Memories of a Music Maker’, Willie Reynolds displays an unshakeable commitment to the promotion and enhancement of his beloved country’s cultural traditions. In a quiet but determined way throughout his life he dedicated himself to that task. First published in 1990, this re-issue of Willie’s iconic book has been long awaited.