In recent years, thanks to the instigation of long time tutors at the summer school, Fiona Doherty & Michael Hurley, a new Workshop was introduced to cater for adults who would like to spend the week amongst likeminded people who love the music, play a variety of melody instruments and wish to gain confidence in playing in a group/session setting as well as building a repertoire of tunes and generally benefiting from the vast experience of our tutors.
The Workshop has proven very popular over the years and 2025 was no exception.
Attendees come from all over and the range of instruments varies greatly each year with all melody instruments welcome.
Mixed Melody Instruments for Adults w/ Michael Hurley
Born and raised in Leeds England to Mayo and Galway parents, Michael’s father was a flute player and taught him and his three brothers to a high standard.
Michael has been teaching in the Coleman Centre since it first opened, and has produced many champion musicians, céilí bands and groups.
He is the flute player for the Swallow’s Tail Céilí Band, one of Ireland’s top Céilí Bands.
Mixed Melody Instruments for Adults w/ Michael Hurley
Born and raised in Leeds England to Mayo and Galway parents, Michael’s father was a flute player and taught him and his three brothers to a high standard.
Michael has been teaching in the Coleman Centre since it first opened, and has produced many champion musicians, céilí bands and groups.
He is the flute player for the Swallow’s Tail Céilí Band, one of Ireland’s top Céilí Bands.