Kevin is the fifth generation of uilleann pipers / pipe makers in his family. In keeping with his family tradition Kevin worked with his father learning the craft of pipe making. He also studied woodwind instrument making at the London College of Furniture in the 1980s. Kevin and his wife Lorraine Hickey have two daughters, Tierna and Naoise who are both highly accomplished multi instrumentalists and both are excellent uilleann pipers.

Kevin has recorded two albums to date. His first album, titled ‘The Rowsome Tradition’ was released in 1999 and featured archive recordings of his father, uncle and grandfather. His second solo Cuisle Cheol na bPíob in 2016 was the culmination of over five years of research into archive traditional Irish music. The album also features some self-compositions including the air Cuisle Ceoil an Bhlascaoid.

Kevin has taught music and performed at many festivals throughout the world and has tutored third level students at the Irish World Academy of Music & Dance, University of Limerick,