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Martin Doyle – Irish Flute Maker
Since 1983, Martin Doyle has been producing high-quality simple system wooden flutes, commonly known as Irish flutes, that are predominantly used in the Irish and Scottish traditional music. Martin Doyle's flutes, both with and without tuning slides and keys, have become renowned for their ease of playing and quality of tone, which make them well suited to students, amateurs and professional players alike. Martin Doyle also hand crafts wooden baroque flutes that are based on an eighteenth century Rottenburgh design, and wooden headjoints for concert flutes.
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Monthly Audio File – Febuary 2026
This month's audio file features Enda Seery who is a whistle and flute player from County Westmeath in Ireland. Enda is playing a Martin Doyle keyless D flute made of African Blackwood and the tunes are his own compisitions: Santa Cruz and Friends from The States.
Add me to your list of satisfied and happy customers! I’m glad you suggested Boxwood. It weighs quite literally half of what my Blackwood flute weighs. It feels vibrant when I pick it up, and almost alive in my hands. The tone is open and big, it’s louder and can be pushed harder without sacrificing any sound quality ... More »
Thomas Jones
I had been beyond excited waiting for the arrival of my new flute. What I received surpassed all my Expectations. The masterful craftsmanship is evident in every element of this beautiful Boxwood flute. From the feel and the look, to its smooth, clear, deep tonal sound. What a privilege to own and play such a flute ... More »
Leanne Brennan
Martin Doyle’s flutes are nothing short of extraordinary. My six-key flute, made from African blackwood, speaks easily and with plenty of punch, sass, and personality. It sweetly sings the old airs and has plenty of bubble and spark in the faster tunes, and the low D barks wonderfully. This flute has such depth, soul, and clarity ... More »
Shana Stone
The unlined timber head-joint (of Martin Doyle's flutes) with no metal tuning slide gives the flute a dynamic range which I have only ever experienced on all-timber Rudall & Rose flutes. I find that this flute allows huge possibilities for expression when playing both rhythmic dance music and slow airs. I hope many more people ... More »
