There is much sadness across music circles in Donegal following the sudden death of well-known bagpiper Alec Brown.
Mr Brown, who was in his 60s, passed away yesterday (SAT) shortly after competing at a pipe band contest in Newtownards.
From Árainn Mhór island, Alec was an instructor at the Raphoe Ulster-Scots pipe band.
He is survived by his wife Maria, daughter Teresa and son Callum.
A hugely accomplished and respected piper, Alec was a National Executive member of the Irish Pipe Band Association (IPBA) and instructor with Raphoe Ulster Scots.
The Ulster-Scots Agency, in a Facebook tribute, said: “Alec was a stalwart of the pipe band scene for many years, particularly supporting the development of young musicians, whether at home on Arranmore, in Raphoe or within the wider movement.
“Earlier this year he represented Ulster-Scots in Galway at a gathering of cultural activists from all over the British Isles and was a great ambassador for our community.
“His hard work, dedication and good humour will be sadly missed. We send our sincere sympathies to Alec’s wife and family and his many friends.”
