Mary Mitchell Ingoldsby

Mary Mitchell Ingoldsby is a Lecturer in Music at the School of Music and Theatre, University College Cork (UCC). She specializes in Irish traditional music, particularly the history of the uilleann pipes and North Kerry folk traditions. As manager of UCC's Traditional Music Archive, she oversees digitization and cataloging of field recordings. Her research explores musical pedagogy, collectors' roles, and technological advancements in archiving.

• Education: B.A. Music (UCC, 1980), H.Dip.Ed. Music (UCC, 1981), M.A. Music (University of Limerick, 1996)
• Awards: 1990 Fleischmann Prize, 1992 Muckross House Bursary

Research interests include fieldwork methodologies, traditional music preservation, and the cultural significance of Irish piping. She has performed globally, from Poland to North Carolina, and published extensively on Irish musical heritage. Active in professional organizations like the ICTM and SMI, she also serves on UCC's Teaching and Learning Committee.