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Eóin Dillon was born in Dublin in the year 1971.
Growing up in suburban Blackrock, music came to his rescue.
Learning the tin whistle from a young age in primary school.
Having being introduced to the Uilleann Pipes by Mícheál Ó hAlmhain, Eóin attended classes in Comhaltas before finding the Pipers club in Heinrietta St., where he attended pipe classes and enjoyed the stories, tea and biscuits .
All good.
Having worked with pipe-maker Cilliain Ó Briain, Eóin spent time in Donegal, teaching wood work on Tory Island.
Staying in Donegal, learning tunes, learning gaelic, going to sessions, being introduced to some very fine musicians and given a great welcome everywhere.
Years spent touring the world, writing music and playing for films, theatre shows, festivals, gigs , traveling, playing all over Ireland.
Still playing, writing tunes and pipe-making, learning.
Text by Eóin Dillon, November 2025
