Online Registration for 2026 now open, link on Home Page.
In Person Registration Mon 13th July at St Brigid’s Hall from 8.30 am.
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.
This year we are delighted to have Michael Hurley facilitate the Mixed Melody Instruments Workshop for Adults. Michael himself is an experienced multi-instrumentalist, adept on a range of traditional instruments ranging from flute to fiddle and everything in between. He is steeped in the music of the whole South Sligo/East Mayo area and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share. Attendees come from all over and the range of instruments varies greatly each year with all melody instruments welcome. A great opportunity to gain confidence, expand repertoire, learn more about the music of the North Connacht region and enjoy it all in good company.
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.