Question of Taste: Eugene Lamb, uilleann pipe maker and botanist

Eugene Lamb features in TG4's new series, An Bhoirinn, about the Burren area of Co Clare.

Born in Malahide, he has lived in the West since 1970. "I was a marine scientist, then University lecturer, and for more than 40 years, a musician and builder of concert flutes and uilleann pipes."

An Bhoirinn, Wednesdays, TG4, 9.30pm

Eugene Lambe features in An Bhoirinn on TG4.

Best recent book you've read and what you liked about it: Butterfly Joe by Rhidian Brook. An epic story of the consequences of ambition.

Best recent film: Bad Boy Buddy directed by Rolf de Heer

Best recent show/gig you’ve seen (in a pre-covid era): I don't go to shows or gigs, except when I am performing

Best piece of music you’ve been listening to lately (new or old): Da Slockit Light composed by Tom Anderson from Shetland

First ever piece of music that really moved you: The Mason's Apron played by Seán Maguire.

The best gig or session you've ever seen (if you had to pick one!): A few hours in Grace's pub in Dunlavin in the company of Liam Rowsome on the fiddle in the mid 60's.

Of all the instruments you've made through the years, is there a standout you're particularly proud of, and why?

My Boxwood walking stick flute.

Tell us about your TV viewing: I don't have a TV

Radio listening and/or podcasts: Neansaí Ní Choisdealbha (R na G) and Máirtín Tom Sheanaín (also R na G)

You're curating your dream festival – which three artists are on the bill, living or dead?

Patsy Tuohey Willie Clancy and Tom Lehrer

Your best celebrity encounter: Verne Troyer aka Mini-Me in Austin Powers while busking one day in Canterbury.

We had a lovely chat

You can portal back to any cultural event or music era – where, when, and why?

Willie Hall and his Whiteman boys 1930's U.S.A

You are king of the Irish music scene for a day – what's your first decree?

No Competitions!