Aidan Mulholland

I opened the door to my Donegall Street workshop in 1980 making bows and carrying out repairs to violins, violas, cellos and double basses - from setting up and fitting bridges to crack damage and reconstruction.

I come from the sort of family where, due to my arty mother, everyone was obliged to sing or recite whenever there'd be a gathering. She played the piano by ear so there was always music in the house...