Waltons Music has been at the forefront of Irish music since the company was founded by Martin Walton in 1922. Our music publications, bodhrns and tin whistles are renowned worldwide and will give many years of pleasure and satisfaction. Ireland has a tradition of beautiful music and the name Waltons is an integral part of that tradition with two retail stores, a music school, a distribution division, a publishing and manufacturing company, Waltons now directly employ over 100 people in Ireland. Waltons Classic range of standard bodhrans are handcrafted from the finest woods, with heads made from real goatskin. All 8 inch bodhrans come with a hardwood beater.