He later joined Na Píobairí Uilleann, an organisation founded to promote piping, where he absorbed hundreds of tunes and refined his technique.
His playing can be heard on numerous recordings with artists such as The Dubliners, Frankie Gavin and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
His highly acclaimed solo CD of traditional Irish music; "May Morning Dew" was released in 1996.
Mick is former a teacher in St Davids C.B.S in Artane Dublin, where he taught Geography and Irish, among other subjects.
Mick has worked with several Irish composers including Michael Holohan, Linda Buckley and Dave Flynn.