https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme daily 0.75 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/98e16f89-8560-4eea-b346-b02adaf95721/2025+Prog+Flyer.jpg Programme - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/5e67962a-701f-4a91-a9cf-ac50bcca00e2/2025+Prog+Flyer1.jpg Programme - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/conor-mcdonagh-ysrgm monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1d85c29a-e544-487d-b995-532469380af2/Conor+McDonagh+2.png Programme - Flute (Beginner) w/ Conor McDonagh - Conor McDonagh Conor McDonagh is a flute player from Killavil, Co Sligo. From a young age, Conor showed great promise and his mastery of his chosen instrument belies his youth. He is widely recognised as a special talent and while his playing style is deeply rooted in the South Sligo tradition his music reflects his own flair and personality. Having attended the whistle and flute classes at the South Sligo Summer School as a young boy, Conor is looking forward to now giving summer school atttendees a start on the traditional flute. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/sinead-johnston-t9zw3 monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/35be960a-3bb5-46cb-950c-73d55a318a87/IMG-20240402-WA0000.jpg Programme - Banjo (Beginner) w/ Sinéad Johnston - Sinéad Johnston From Muckelty, Achonry, near Tubbercurry, Sinead has been playing banjo since she was a young girl and is equally accomplished on the mandolin. Having attended the summer school over the years and in more recent years leading the children and young peoples’ practice music sessions in Tubbercurry Community Library during the week of the summer school, we are delighted that she is available to teach this year. Sinead will be teaching beginner banjo and this class will be suited to those who already play another instrument and have a basic repertoire of tunes. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/aoife-johnston-wxwk6 monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/5827a979-e41f-41ca-b069-a63b95b10be4/IMG-20240402-WA0001.jpg Programme - Whistle (Beginner) w/ Aoife Johnston - Aoife Johnston From Muckelty, just outside Tubbercurry, Aoife, a former pupil of the South Sligo Summer School, is an accomplished young concertina player with a lovely, natural style, rooted in the rich local tradition she is steeped in. Over the winter months Aoife has been teaching concertina at the Coleman Centre in Gurteen and over the past few years of the summer school she has been instrumental, along with her cousin Sinead, in leading the practice sessions for children and young people in Tubbercurry Community Library as part of the week’s activities. We are delighted to have her on board this year to teach beginner tinwhistle. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/lecture-stephen-doherty monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/c0d85e55-86f7-4857-8858-e631fe5b1a68/Stephen+Doherty+Talk+Pic.jpg Programme - Interactive Talk: ‘‘Trad Tech Talk’’ presented by Stephen Doherty - Make it stand out Mike O’Malley https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/lecture-hurleyomalley-6fbzw monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/e0823780-5b7e-4078-a115-2e1616d71f7d/Leeds+Irish+Community.jpg Programme - Lecture: ‘‘The Leeds Irish Music Community’’ presented by Des Hurley & Chris O’Malley Presented by Des Hurley & Chris O'Malley. The Irish Community in Leeds has particularly strong musical, historical and family connections with the bordering North Mayo communities around Bonniconlon, Attymas, Foxford, Lahardane and Crossmolina. Joined by members of and musicians from the Leeds-Irish community now living in North Mayo and South Sligo- including Des's older bother Michael- for an afternoon of traditional Irish music, fond memories and reminiscence. Untold Stories.The Irish Community in Leeds https://www.untoldstories.co.uk/ https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/lecture-daithi-gormley-5rgks monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/5f2d0ef3-a027-4131-b5c5-9754c38fc57b/Junior+Davey.jpg Programme - Lecture: ‘‘The Significance of Bodhráns & Bones in Traditional Irish Music’’ presented by Junior Davey - Junior Davey The name Junior Davey is synonymous with bodhrán and bones playing in traditional Irish music circles and Junior’s longstanding dedication to his art is deeply rooted in a sense of place and a great understanding of the musical legacy he is steeped in and has been surrounded by all his life. A native of Clooneigh, Gurteen, Junior’s dad Andy was a fiddle player with his own distinctive style but very much reflecting the style of the area of Gurteen and South Sligo. This Wednesday afternoon presentation will put the spotlight on the percussive interpretation of the music and tunes and will be a fitting interlude during this year’s summer school, sitting perfectly between the much anticipated Tribute Concert on Monday night honouring Junior Davey’s legacy over many years as tutor and the Thursday evening recital, featuring Junior and his Bodhrán class – always a highlight of the week. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/lecture-johnjoe-brennan-4wzrr monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/81b2e29c-e6a1-4410-84cc-9f86b3254138/14918750_186532925136289_7769383558150581835_o.jpg Programme - Lecture: ‘‘Music and Songs of West Limerick’’ presented by Donie Nolan - Donie Nolan Join musician and singer Donie Nolan on the Friday afternoon of this year’s summer school for an informal hour or more of music and song from his native area of West Limerick. Donie, leader of Donie Nolan & Taylor’s Cross Ceili Band, is one of many renowned musicians and singers from this part of the country, an area steeped in a rich tradition of music, song and dance. Names such as the Mulcahy Family and the Murphys from Abbeyfeale come to mind as well as a flurry of West Limerick box players including Derek Hickey, Dan Brouder, Domhnaill de Barra, Pa Foley, William Larkin, Gerald Culhane and the aforementioned Mick Mulcahy and Donal Murphy. Singers Con Greaney and Liam Woulfe, both from Athea, West Limerick, are just two names that spring to mind – indeed Liam’s dad Timmy Woulfe has been a regular attendee at Pat Murphy’s Set Dancing workshops and the céilithe in St Brigid’s Hall at the South Sligo Summer School down the years. Following Donie’s presentation on Friday afternoon, he and his band will be playing for the Friday night Céilí. A great day for West Limerick in South Sligo as we welcome them back to Tubbercurry after a brief absence of a few years. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/lecture-johnmcevoy-johnwynne-ed33s monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/bfe7810e-bf32-4343-b7d5-ba2659667e01/John+Wynne+%26+John+McEvoy.jpg Programme - Lecture: ‘‘Harmonious Traditions: Exploring fiddle and flute Duets in South Sligo and East Mayo’’ presented by John Wynne & John McEvoy - John McEvoy & John Wynne John McEvoy & John Wynne The distinctive sound of a fiddle and flute duet is particularly associated with this area and in their presentation, John McEvoy & John Wynne, both deeply rooted in the tradition of fiddle and flute duet playing, will share their love and knowledge of this particular duet combination. When one thinks of fiddle and flute duets from the area, the names Peter Horan & Fred Finn and Jimmy Murphy & James Murray immediately come to mind as well as the fiddle and flute duet combination of Tommy Healy & Johnny Duffy. This is just to name a few. In more recent times, the fiddle and flute duet playing of Philip Duffy & Liam Kelly, Oisín Mac Diarmada & Damien Stenson and Cian & Caoimhe Kearins for example, all in their own way reflect influences from the South Sligo/East Mayo style of those duet players gone before them. This link will bring you to the PDF of the booklet published by Topic Records to accompany the album ‘Memories of Sligo’, a recording of Tommy Healy and Johnny Duffy, with Reg Hall on piano accompaniment, recorded in London in the mid 1970’s. Tommy was from the village of Montiagh, a small cluster of houses in Curry parish near the Mayo border. He and Johnny were second cousins, Johnny’s grandmother and Tommy’s grandfather being brother and sister. The two cousins both emigrated to London in the mid 1940’s. Well worth a read to whet your appetite: https://www.topicrecords.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/TSDL335.pdf https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/manus-mcguire monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1711491278982-TLWXK3XMIXPL3JY3G3WO/ManusMcGuireUSE.jpg Programme - Fiddle (Advanced - Sligo Style) w/ Manus McGuire - Manus McGuire Manus McGuire is an Irish fiddle player who has for many years been involved in performing, recording, teaching and in more recent times, composition. Originally from Sligo and now resident in East Clare, he grew up in a rich musical environment in the North West of Ireland and together with his brother Seamus, he was ideally placed to carry on a fiddle tradition made legendary by Michael Coleman, James Morrison, Paddy Killoran and Lad O’Beirne. As a recording artist, he has recorded solo fiddle albums, duo fiddle albums with his brother Seamus, and a number of CDs with bands Buttons and Bows, Moving Cloud, Brock McGuire Band and Full Tilt. He is honoured to have won a number of prestigious fiddle awards such as the 2006 Male Irish Traditional Musician of the year in the U.S. by the Irish American News in Chicago. As well as performing with ‘Buttons and Bows’, ‘Full Tilt’ and East West Fiddles, these days he is involved in teaching fiddle both at intermediate and advanced levels. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/juniordavey-tribute monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/866fcb30-4b0e-4c98-b9b7-09844c468454/Tribute+to+Junior+Davey+copy+%28002%29.png Programme - Concert: Tribute to Junior Davey - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/mark-dunleavy-fwwgj-amy9t monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/3d0468fa-caf5-495a-96f4-02a02581a291/Mark+Dunleavy.jpg Programme - Uilleann Pipes (Beginner/Improver) w/Mark Dunleavy - Mark Dunleavy Mark, from Bunnanadden, Co Sligo, is a former pupil of the South Sligo Summer School, having regularly attended Leonard Barry’s piping workshops at the school since he was a small boy. He is actively involved in his local Comhaltas branch in Ballymote where he is Youth Officer. He is a regular contributor to sessions around South Sligo. Having gained so much from the teaching and expertise of his mentor Leonard Barry during his formative playing years, Mark is delighted to now have the opportunity to share his knowledge and learning with summer school attendees who want to make a start on learning the uilleann pipes or those who have made a start already and want to develop their playing further. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/deirdre-collis1-5gsc8-e2a6w monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/63b41262-c606-4fe1-95e6-7f277ab78695/Deirdre+Collis+1.jpg Programme - Whistle (Advanced) w/ Deirdre Collis - Deirdre Collis A native of Collooney, Co. Sligo, Deirdre comes from a great musical family well-known in traditional music circles throughout the country. From a very early age Deirdre's talent for music became obvious as she played at Fleadhanna and Feiseanna with her father Tom, and sisters Patricia and Fionnuala. Before long, her distinctive traditional style led to her achievement of winning All-Ireland titles at all levels on three different instruments, the button accordion, flute and tinwhistle. Over the years Deirdre has toured extensively with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, including America, Canada and England where she captivated audiences with her performances. With her family she was also part of the highly acclaimed Owenmore Ceili Band who played throughout Ireland at concerts and céilithe and they featured at many musical events in those years, including the Inter Celtic Festival in Lorient, Brittany. In more recent times, Deirdre and members of the Collis/Kearins Family, including her husband Sylvie Golden, niece and nephew Caoimhe & Cian Kearins and her sisters Patricia and Fionnuala, have put together a full concert performance which audiences are enjoying thoroughly, given the depth and breadth of musicality being shared onstage at these events. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/recital-bodhran-harp-pipes-singing-pcncr monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/9eec7dec-8f1b-4a41-ae4f-4dfbf55039bf/Bodhra%CC%81n%2C+Harp%2C+Uilleann+Pipes%2C+Sean+No%CC%81s+and+Traditional+Singing+2024.png Programme - Recital: Bodhrán, Harp, Uilleann Pipes, Sean Nós & Traditional Singing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/recital-accordion-concertina-banjo-guitar-ms3c2 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/c903cac4-43af-4217-a59b-2bc24e40490f/Button+Accordion%2C+Concertina%2C+Banjo+%26+Guitar+2024.png Programme - Recital: Button Accordion - Concertina - Banjo - Guitar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/recital-fiddle-flute-whistle2-63kxd monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/6b09ee14-9f3c-4437-b3e2-60760b752180/Fiddle%2C+Flute%2C+Whistle+Recital+Twitter+2024.png Programme - Recital: Fiddle - Flute - Whistle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/eimear-mulvey-2-nl2lt-lbm6k monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/0f086bf4-5128-49d3-86b4-486b67c58fa4/Eim%C3%A9ar+Mulvey.jpg Programme - Sean-nós Dance (Advanced) w/ Eiméar Mulvey - Eiméar Mulvey Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. She is the sole force behind ‘Club Damhsa Bróga Bríomhar, running her own dance school successfully over the last 9 years and teaching weekly dance classes in Tubbercurry, Grange, Keadue, Ballintogher, Riverstown and Collooney. Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/eimear-mulvey-2-k24tw monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/4632f496-c13e-48bd-abbd-e2d7b0054c90/Eim%C3%A9ar+Mulvey.jpg Programme - Sean-nós Dance (Beginner Teens & Adults) w/ Eiméar Mulvey - Eiméar Mulvey Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. She is the sole force behind ‘Club Damhsa Bróga Bríomhar, running her own dance school successfully over the last 9 years and teaching weekly dance classes in Tubbercurry, Grange, Keadue, Ballintogher, Riverstown and Collooney. Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/eimear-mulvey-2s46t monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/9f3d3865-9730-4fdc-85bc-c82c7407f6c7/Eim%C3%A9ar+Mulvey.jpg Programme - Sean-nós Dance (Children) w/ Eiméar Mulvey - Eiméar Mulvey Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. She is the sole force behind ‘Club Damhsa Bróga Bríomhar, running her own dance school successfully over the last 9 years and teaching weekly dance classes in Tubbercurry, Grange, Keadue, Ballintogher, Riverstown and Collooney. Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/caitriona-nicheannabhain-xx9y4 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646060575123-45G16E2CR0OUB9JUGE6M/Caitriona_006.jpg Programme - Sean-Nós Singing w/ Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin - Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin Caitríona, from Carna, County Galway, in the heart of Connemara, began singing in childhood and was just 12 years old when she recorded her first tape with her late dad, Michael. He’d been asked by the Connemara publishing house Cló-Iar Chonnacht to record an album and was happy to as long as Caitríona was involved. Later, as a sean-nós singer, Caitríona won the women’s competition at Oireachtas na Gaeilge three times. Caitríona’s most recent album, ‘Queen of Connemara – Songs from the Mist’, released in July 2019, includes favourite well known sean nós songs ‘An Spailpín Fánach’ & ‘Tá mo Chleamhnas Déanta’. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/siobhan-eoin-odonnell-dlx3l monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/3237c398-7090-4eae-a1a0-c2fcf36814e0/Siobhan-o-donnell.jpeg Programme - Traditional Singing & Lilting w/ Siobhán & Eoin O’Donnell - Siobhán & Eoin O’Donnell Siobhán & Eoin O’Donnell grew up in a musical family, steeped in the rich tradition of music and song of South Sligo. Both are widely experienced and highly sought after singers. Siobhán has been teaching at the South Sligo Summer School for many years, having taught the bodhrán as well as singing workshops in the past. Siobhán released her first solo album ‘A Beautiful Affair’ in the Summer of 2016, showcasing her versatility as a singer and musician. Eoin began singing at an early age and through his teenage years began to accumulate numerous all-Ireland fleadh medals in singing and lilting. He is passionate about Traditional Irish singing and keeping the tradition alive. He enjoys passing on the traditional songs and styles of traditional singing. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/michael-hurley-fsxee monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/75fa6198-550e-49a8-b8f6-33e44df5026d/MH.png Programme - Mixed Melody Instruments for Adults w/ Michael Hurley - 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. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/junior-davey-bx9fg monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646061226255-7AW3BM1PL8CRGSXJI1L9/10991694_1548444542097792_6638091216069020649_o.jpg Programme - Bodhrán (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Junior Davey - Junior Davey Junior Davey comes from a family deeply rooted in the rich musical tradition of South Sligo and is highly respected as one of the finest exponents on the bodhrán, having won the Senior All-Ireland Bodhrán competition on 5 occasions. He is a highly sought after percussion tutor, equally adept on the bones as the bodhrán and with an innate understanding of the music he grew up with. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/conal-mccormack-8294h monthly 0.5 2024-05-29 https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/seamie-odowd-dnwkk monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/7a116f6f-9ba9-4816-b83d-164adfd1f6ae/Seamie+O+Dowd+Promo+Pic.jpg Programme - Guitar (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Seamie O’Dowd - Seamie O’Dowd Seamie O’Dowd was brought up by parents steeped in the musical traditions of South Sligo. His mother, Sheila, was a highly respected musician and teacher whose father and brothers all played fiddle, while his father, Joe, was renowned as a fiddle player among musicians and music lovers worldwide. Seamie himself began playing fiddle at about eight years of age. Highly sought after as a session and recording musician, Seamie has travelled the world with his music and has a broad catalogue of recordings to his name. He has been a tutor at the South Sligo Summer School on a regular basis since its beginnings in the late 1980s, teaching fiddle for six of its first seven years and teaching traditional guitar since the mid 2000s up to the present day. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/shane-mcgowan-pbg8w monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644834800100-0NL0JC4XEO3JA44V0Q4Y/Shane+McGowan.jpeg Programme - Guitar (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Shane McGowan - Shane McGowan Shane, from Lavagh, County Sligo – just outside Tubbercurry – grew up in a family steeped in traditional music. An immensely gifted musician, Shane has been teaching traditional guitar at the South Sligo Summer School for many years. He is very much in demand for his accompaniment skills and features on a wide range of recordings including ‘Hurry the Jug’, the much acclaimed album released in the summer of 2019, which also features uilleann pipes tutor Leonard Barry and fiddle tutor Declan Folan. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/kerri-herrity-k42da monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648912523520-16TLPQSF7OSXTZIO7P2J/Kerri%252BHerrity.jpg Programme - Banjo (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Kerrie Herrity - Kerrie Herrity Maugherow native and former All-Ireland Banjo Senior Champion, Kerrie is delighted to be teaching at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, after an absence of a few years. Having lived in Luton, UK, for a number of years, Kerrie returned to live in her beloved North Sligo and has since been actively involved in passing on the musical tradition through her teaching and playing and more recently in achieving one of her long time visions when she set up the Benbulben Comhaltas branch, a great success story and a reflection of the flourishing traditional music scene in all parts of County Sligo. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/jarlath-brennan-e5ps4 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/16ef6b59-3158-453d-9f6e-8b4395a54744/cl226_2.jpg Programme - Banjo (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Jarlath Brennan - Jarlath Brennan A native of Bunnanadden parish in South Sligo, Jarlath’s banjo style and repertoire of tunes is very much rooted in the Sligo tradition. He grew up in a family steeped in traditional music and dance. A widely experienced and deeply committed teacher, Jarlath has been tutoring at the South Sligo Summer School for many years. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/fiachra-guihen-a4a56 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648899811336-2K8OWLX63AWL9740NP79/67013130_2300055140246163_4754806358933504000_n.jpg Programme - Harp (Beginner/Improver) w/ Fiachra Guihen - Fiachra Guihen Fiachra Guihen is a young musician from Keadue, Co. Roscommon. He plays mainly traditional music and has played with many different groups locally and nationally, most notably the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland. He began playing the tin whistle at the age of 7. He then moved on to the flute and as a teenager took up the harp. He has received a number all-Ireland medals for the harp and also as part of a Grupa Cheoil. He has played in various different venues including the National Concert Hall, Dublin and the Barbican Theatre, London. He is currently studying Technology Education at the University of Limerick. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/holly-geraghty-z3sfl monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644532820198-04A1L96IT60EBCS8K5UC/Holly%2BGeraghty%252C%2BGalway%252C%2Bphoto%2BJulia%2BDunin-47.jpg Programme - Harp (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Holly Geraghty - Holly Geraghty Holly Geraghty hails from Ballindine, a small town in County Mayo. Surrounded by a rich storehouse of music in both her home and locality, Holly quickly developed a distinct musical style on the harp and concertina. Holly holds a Bachelor degree in Music accompanied by a Graduate Diploma in Music Education and a Master of Arts degree in Irish Traditional Music Performance. Holly's current album is entitled Ceolmhar. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/leonard-barry-fwwgj monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648921053947-MOC9PO0J1518GVRCQUMD/Leonard+Barry+1.jpg Programme - Uilleann Pipes (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Leonard Barry - Leonard Barry Leonard, from North Kerry, but now living in Sligo, is one of Ireland’s finest uilleann pipers. He has played and taught the pipes in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia. Leonard has worked with many of Ireland’s leading singer songwriters including Luka Bloom and John Spillane. Leonard recently released a CD entitled 'New Road' with fellow Sligo musicians Seamie O'Dowd and Rick Epping and Leitrim fiddle player Andy Morrow. Thanks to his input since moving to live in Sligo in recent years, the uilleann pipes has increased in popularity in the region. Long may this continue and develop. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/bernie-geraghty-7d4bb monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644533114921-7HMUCC5SHEG31CVW6C93/Bernie%2Bphoto.jpg Programme - Concertina (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Bernie Geraghty - Bernie Geraghty Bernie Geraghty hails from Ballindine, a small town in County Mayo. Bernie is a highly-respected performer and teacher, having taught music over many decades in Connacht. She is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed teacher of music in Mayo and North Galway. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/aileen-bourke-5ycr7 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646058709082-CLA3QOJH3RSSR8V5AV5L/16992504_288448418239741_6860907492916990020_o-2.jpg Programme - Concertina (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Aileen Bourke - Aileen Bourke Senior All-Ireland Champion Concertina player, Aileen Bourke is a graduate from the Irish Music and Dance course at the University of Limerick where she obtained a first class honours degree. In recent years she has played extensively throughout Ireland, the UK and America. From Bonniconlon, County Mayo, she is highly sought after as a music tutor. Aileen took home All-Ireland fleadh medals for 5 consecutive years and was fortunate enough to become the senior concertina all Ireland champion at the 2019 All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/daithi-xgafj monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644620532428-2CGJPBRVQGH7OMGAEQ79/Daithi%2BHeadline.jpeg Programme - Button Accordion (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Daithí Gormley - Daithí Gormley Daithí Gormley is widely regarded as one of the finest Button Accordion players of his generation. Steeped in the rich musical heritage of his native county Sligo his remarkably accomplished debut album ‘Fiddling without a Bow – Irish Traditional Music on Button Accordion’ brings an expressive mix of old and new tunes played with great attention to detail and in a style that reflects his love of Sligo fiddle music in particular. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/tom-doherty-dt5l8 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648897428490-DEWD8BO7NTUHJX5HD3TU/musicofmayo-4_BW02_.jpg Programme - Button Accordion (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Tom Doherty - Tom Doherty Tom Doherty comes from a musical family in Foxford. He started to learn the accordion from Martin Donoghue when he was four years old. Tom won his first All-Ireland on the concertina. He also has an All-Ireland title on the Melodeon. A full-time professional musician, sound engineer and music teacher, he has toured extensively in Ireland, Europe and the U.S. Tom's music is featured on numerous television recordings and CDs. Tom is the musical director of the junior and teenage performance group, Glór na Sí. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/fionnuala-kearins-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/69deded0-8e29-41b5-b470-53c6be0e255e/Fionnual+Kearins+1.jpg Programme - Whistle (Beginner/Improver) w/ Fionnuala Kearins - Fionnuala Kearins Fionnuala comes from the well-known Collis family of County Sligo, and is an accomplished performer on both whistle and piano. Her father Tom Collis was a highly regarded flute player in the area and the musical legacy continues through the present generation with Fionnuals’s son and daughter Cian & Caoimhe Kearins also teaching at the South Sligo Summer School in recent years. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/john-dwyer1-kh2r6 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/f219606d-c90f-4372-bf1d-0efa330d001b/John+Dwyer.jpg Programme - Whistle (Intermediate) w/ John Dwyer - John Dwyer John Dwyer comes from Mullaghroe, about 2 miles from Gurteen Village. From a very early age John’s interest in traditional music was influenced, encouraged and nurtured by his late grandmother ‘Babs’ Dwyer. During his informative years he attended music classes for tinwhistle in Gurteen with teachers Paddy Ryan & PJ Hernon. Later he progressed to the concert flute and piano. In teenage years he was introduced to the late ‘Ted McGowan’ academy…The Róisín Dubh in Gurteen. Here John had the opportunity to meet with, listen to, learn from and play with some of the all time greats…Peter Horan, Tom McGowan, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Davey, to name but a few. Over the years John has played with and accompanied many trad groups, notably Shebeen & Céilí bands for Fleadhanna. Besides playing music John is actively involved in carrying on the tradition in his tutoring role at the South Sligo Summer School here in Tubbercurry and promoting the best of traditional music, song and dance as events manager at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/marian-egan-1-kdwte monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/d21b9f0a-3e67-4d6d-80a7-aab719b9787c/Marian+Egan.jpg Programme - Whistle (Improver) w/ Marian Egan - Marian Egan Marian Egan (née Flannery) is a tin whistle player from County Sligo. Marian moved to Manchester as a teenager to train in social work and soon became a key figure in the Irish music scene, playing in the Manchester Céilí Band and touring with Sullivan’s Private Stock. Now living in County Mayo, Marian's teaching legacy with Comhaltas in Manchester continues to be celebrated. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/deirdre-hurley-6kc38 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/e12878bd-8d37-4a5b-9a17-42b38cb10770/DSC_1580-3-DeNoiseAI-denoise.jpg Programme - Flute (Intermediate) w/ Deirdre Hurley - Deirdre Hurley Deirdre Hurley is a flute and tin whistle player from Ballymote, Co. Sligo, who learned her music from her father Michael, a stalwart of the traditional music scene in South Sligo, and from the many accomplished musicians of the area. Over the years she has taught and performed at many festivals and events in Ireland and abroad, including, most recently, a month-long residency at the World Expo in Dubai. During her many years living in Dublin, she was a regular session leader in the celebrated Cobblestone pub, and was featured on the Thursday Sessions album released by the pub. She has made television appearances on RTÉ’s Fleadh Cheoil and TG4’s Tradfest Temple Bar and Slí na mBeaglaoich. She was recently invited to contribute to ITMA’s Drawing from the Well series with her sister Mairéad, and subsequently performed in the National Concert Hall as part of a concert based on the series. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/stephen-doherty-mnt3n monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/56eb4154-3aa4-48c0-8a11-ad46b9b5a47a/Screenshot+2022-02-07+at+14.11.34.jpg Programme - Flute (Advanced) w/ Stephen Doherty - Stephen Doherty Stephen Doherty hails from Foxford, Co. Mayo in the West of Ireland. He began learning music at the age of 4 and through his teenage years began to accumulate numerous all-Ireland medals on whistle, bodhrán, drums, accordion and is a two-time All-Ireland champion on the Melodeon and a senior All-Ireland Champion on the flute. In the past few years he has shared the stage with artists like, Lúnasa, Sean Keane, Dolores Keane, We Banjo 3, Dougie MacLean, Michael McGoldrick, Dermot Byrne, Slide & Sharon Shannon and has had recording sessions in Nashville with Alison Brown and Tim O’Brien. He has performed in over 20 countries to date and has also featured on RTE’s ‘Nationwide’, ‘The Late Late Show’ and ‘The View’ and on TG4′s ‘Geantraí & ‘Hup’ programmes. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/jason-mcguinness-brt5h monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/ce4089e9-5ede-4b64-a8a8-a79d0153563d/Jason+MacAonghusa+Sligeach+%281%29.jpg Programme - Fiddle (Intermediate) w/ Jason McGuinness - Jason McGuinness Jason McGuinness from Dromore West, Co. Sligo is a secondary school teacher who graduated from Maynooth University having completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, Geography and History, and most recently obtained a Professional Master of Education. Jason was the first Sligo fiddler since 1970 to win the Fiddler of Dooney competition in 2016 and holds the current Ed Reavy International Senior Fiddler title. He has performed on the Comhaltas tours of Ireland, Britain, and Canada in 2011-2012, toured Germany and France In 2020 and completed the Comhaltas TTCT teaching diploma course. He has won many music awards in county, provincial and All-Ireland fleadheanna most recently winning the All-Ireland senior Fiddle Fleadhfest in 2021, All Ireland Senior Slow Airs titles in 2019 and U18, All-Ireland Senior Drums title in 2015, U18 senior duet in 2019, (with his brother Damien on Button Accordion) as well as senior grupa cheoil in 2019 and All-Ireland Ceili Band U18 céilí band title. He is a winner of Siansa Gael Linn with his group ‘Teaspach’. From a young age, Jason showed a keen interest in researching and collecting recordings and archival material of Irish Traditional musicians. He has a passion for the Sligo style and has extensive knowledge relating to tunes history and céilí bands throughout the decades. Jason now follows in their footsteps passing on his musical and historical knowledge to younger musicians and is heavily involved with many Comhaltas branches around the country especially Tireragh CCÉ, Sligo and as a music tutor at Maynooth University. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/caoimhe-kearins-aenl5 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/5111c507-147b-4deb-9502-65cf1e7bd9e3/jamiesmithphoto-6560.jpg Programme - Fiddle (Intermediate) w/ Caoimhe Kearins - Caoimhe Kearins Caoimhe Kearins hails from Collooney, outside the town of Ballymote, Co. Sligo. She is the third generation of a family steeped in traditional music & song and is a Senior All Ireland fiddle, singing and lilting champion. In 2017 she won the prestigious Senior Fiddler of Dooney title. Caoimhe has previously taught traditional singing & lilting as well as ‘Feadóg Stain trí Ghaeilge’ at the summer school here in Tubbercurry. She has tutored at several other festivals and summer schools in recent years and she brings a rich store of skill, a deep understanding of the tradition and experience to her teaching. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/oisin-mac-diarmada-sw4tr monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/4746b063-1caf-41a2-b3bb-af9b2d222c30/Oisin+Bondeno+small.jpg Programme - Fiddle (Advanced - Sligo Style) w/ Oisín Mac Diarmada - Oisín Mac Diarmada Based in Coolaney, Co. Sligo, Oisin is a graduate in Music Education from Trinity College Dublin and founder of the internationally-renowned group Téada in 2001. Director of SCT, the traditional Irish music examination system administered by Comhaltas, Oisín recently co-authored ‘Fiddlers of Sligo Tunebook’ along with fellow-Sligo musician, Daithí Gormley. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/david-doocey-3xj9t monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644587666952-WLHDJFZT8PQ2EM0ADKMM/David%2BDoocey%2B2.jpg Programme - Fiddle (Improver) w/ David Doocey - David Doocey Born in Worcester, Massachusetts now living in Foxford, County Mayo, David Doocey is at the forefront of a younger generation of musicians. He has won several awards including All-Ireland medals on both fiddle and concertina and the first ever World Fleadh fiddle championship in 2005. 2013 saw the release of David’s debut solo album ‘Changing Time’ and 2022 sees the release of David’s new album with NxNW featuring Stephen Doherty, Ryan Molloy and Kieran Leonard. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/pat-murphy-9zbw6 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646395540800-XI0M1YAGX36NA423SC06/other_pat-murphy-oelk2e4m1f4ntwkhhirvio3s2vcfwcx1ms5ras1a4o.jpg Programme - Set Dancing (All Levels) w/ Pat Murphy - Pat Murphy Pat Murphy’s earliest memories from his childhood go back to when the Ballycommon Set, which was called the Plain Set at home, and the Cashel Set were the only ones they knew about. From Upperchurch, in County Tipperary, his father Jack played the accordion and he played for house dances in earlier years. Pat learned to play music from him, so his first connection with Irish Set Dancing was as a musician. As children, they also learned to dance at home with their parents and neighbours. In the early 1980’s, when Pat was playing music with a few friends for a Scór Set Dancing Competition, he was asked to dance in their Club’s competition team, as one of the male dancers was injured during rehearsals. He danced, they won and the rest is history! Pat’s travels over more than 30 years have now taken him to every county in Ireland and to most countries in Mainland Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Russia. Some of the best recent Dance Festivals in Pat’s experience have taken place in France, Italy and Germany. He has visited many parts of America, including, California, Seattle, Chicago, Milwaukee, Florida and New York. He has travelled to Canada, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. His travels have also enabled him to teach in Japan, Australia and New Zealand. In April 2018, Pat visited Australia for the third time and it was wonderful to have more than 100 dancers taking part in the set dance classes in Melbourne. In 1994, Pat was invited by Irish Publisher Mercier Press to write a book on Irish Set Dancing. His first book, entitled ‘Toss the Feathers, Irish Set Dancing’ was published in 1995. It contained 64 dances and became the first standard reference Book for Set Dancers world wide. Since then five more dance books have been published, the latest officially launched at the beginning of 2018. Together, the five books form a complete anthology of Irish Set Dancing from the revival in the 1970s to 2019. Toss the Feathers, Irish Set Dancing (1995) The Flowing Tide, More Irish Set Dancing (2000) Apples in Winter, Irish Set and Social Dancing (2009) Tabhair Dom Do Lámh, Irish Set and Social Dancing (2014) Come West Along the Road, Irish Set and Social Dancing (2017) Pat has also produced some instructional DVDs on Set Dancing, the first recorded during his time living in Westport, County Mayo and others recorded during the South Sligo Summer School here in Tubbercurry and at the Joe Mooney Summer School in Drumshanbo. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/swallows-tail-1-jkc3x monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1708776537869-HFTBRRQ256FQ4H17GROI/Donie+Nolan.jpg Programme - Set Dancing Céilí - Donie Nolan & Taylor’s Cross Céilí Band - Make it stand out Donie Nolan & Taylor’s Cross https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/swallows-tail-1-yl8j8-5nhss monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/62e25467-2d96-486b-8a77-7388340eb444/5-Cunningham-Music.jpeg Programme - Set Dancing Céilí - Matt Cunningham Céilí Band - Make it stand out Matt Cunningham Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/risethedust-wlfhe monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/54e9c557-177f-4773-9a24-23127c7475d1/282195930_711303906536087_1405396755330727500_n.jpg Programme - Set Dancing Céilí - Rise The Dust Céilí Band - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/dartry-eayt4 monthly 0.5 2024-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/3f5fddfd-8e97-4868-a184-1a5616430288/69889931_10157365971089020_138113838863089664_n.jpg Programme - Set Dancing Céilí - Dartry Céilí Band - Make it stand out Dartry Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/grandconcert-a2544 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/e0f6d2cd-ceee-4cd9-89e1-7f62ba68ff44/Grand+Traditional+Concert+Event+Pic.jpg Programme - Grand Traditional Concert - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/swallows-tail-2-k6zy4 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/31d5d6f9-0885-44e0-abc3-d233f85d7b45/16462947_243813026061830_5364026778339101856_o.jpg Programme - Set Dancing Céilí - Swallow’s Tail - Make it stand out Swallow’s Tail Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/innisfree-r3fxw monthly 0.5 2024-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/574fa76e-91d8-4a92-bfa7-c5967189c28b/Innisfree+Ceili+Band2.jpg Programme - Set Dancing Céilí - Innisfree Céilí Band - Make it stand out Innisfree Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/programme/glenside-k6acy monthly 0.5 2024-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/64d45a3d-84c6-48c1-b6bf-db4141b6882c/a5a23eecd146ef109ebdd881af083794.jpeg Programme - Set Dancing Céilí - Glenside Céilí Band - Make it stand out Glenside Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/flute daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/9cd626d1-e28b-463c-8c80-c768fbffb8cb/Flute+Class%2C+Happy+Bunch.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/flute/deirdre-hurley-e5wcg monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/e12878bd-8d37-4a5b-9a17-42b38cb10770/DSC_1580-3-DeNoiseAI-denoise.jpg Flute - Flute (Intermediate) w/ Deirdre Hurley - Deirdre Hurley Deirdre Hurley is a flute and tin whistle player from Ballymote, Co. Sligo, who learned her music from her father Michael, a stalwart of the traditional music scene in South Sligo, and from the many accomplished musicians of the area. Over the years she has taught and performed at many festivals and events in Ireland and abroad, including, most recently, a month-long residency at the World Expo in Dubai. During her many years living in Dublin, she was a regular session leader in the celebrated Cobblestone pub, and was featured on the Thursday Sessions album released by the pub. She has made television appearances on RTÉ’s Fleadh Cheoil and TG4’s Tradfest Temple Bar and Slí na mBeaglaoich. She was recently invited to contribute to ITMA’s Drawing from the Well series with her sister Mairéad, and subsequently performed in the National Concert Hall as part of a concert based on the series. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/flute/conor-mcdonagh-c3m6r monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1d85c29a-e544-487d-b995-532469380af2/Conor+McDonagh+2.png Flute - Flute (Beginner) w/ Conor McDonagh - Conor McDonagh Conor McDonagh is a flute player from Killavil, Co Sligo. From a young age, Conor showed great promise and his mastery of his chosen instrument belies his youth. He is widely recognised as a special talent and while his playing style is deeply rooted in the South Sligo tradition his music reflects his own flair and personality. Having attended the whistle and flute classes at the South Sligo Summer School as a young boy, Conor is looking forward to now giving summer school attendees the chance to make a start on learning the traditional flute. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/flute/stephen-doherty-9hmff monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/56eb4154-3aa4-48c0-8a11-ad46b9b5a47a/Screenshot+2022-02-07+at+14.11.34.jpg Flute - Flute (Advanced) w/ Stephen Doherty - Stephen Doherty Stephen Doherty hails from Foxford, Co. Mayo in the West of Ireland. He began learning music at the age of 4 and through his teenage years began to accumulate numerous all-Ireland medals on whistle, bodhrán, drums, accordion and is a two-time All-Ireland champion on the Melodeon and a senior All-Ireland Champion on the flute. In the past few years he has shared the stage with artists like, Lúnasa, Sean Keane, Dolores Keane, We Banjo 3, Dougie MacLean, Michael McGoldrick, Dermot Byrne, Slide & Sharon Shannon and has had recording sessions in Nashville with Alison Brown and Tim O’Brien. He has performed in over 20 countries to date and has also featured on RTE’s ‘Nationwide’, ‘The Late Late Show’ and ‘The View’ and on TG4′s ‘Geantraí & ‘Hup’ programmes. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/flute/john-wynne-mhlpn monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/144dfae4-bcf3-43e2-bf82-1e667bb4ed8b/John+Wynne.jpg Flute - Flute (Advanced) w/ John Wynne - John Wynne John Wynne is one of the most prominent flute players in the scene today. He is steeped and immersed in the North Connaught flute playing tradition. From a young age John has had success in All Ireland competitions. He was a member of the successful group, Providence, touring and recording two albums with them, self titled “Providence”(2000) and “A Fig for a Kiss”(2001). John released a critically acclaimed first solo CD,”With Every Breath”, in 2000. In 2009 he released his second solo recording, titled ”Ar Nós na Gaoithe – Like the Wind”. The album received favourable reviews from The Irish Times and Irish Music Magazine, among others. “Here is a master musician playing for pure pleasure – and it’s a pleasure to hear him”(Irish Music Magazine). “The effervescence of his rhythmical style is a better mood enhancer than any chemical concoction”(The Irish Times). In 2007, John released the much acclaimed ”Pride of the West”, a fiddle/flute album with John McEvoy, and the duet has been busy touring and gigging on the scene since. “Pride of the West” was voted in the top ten releases of 2007 by esteemed US reviewer, Earle Hitchner and was followed on with their second fiddle and flute duet recording, "The Dancer at the Fair", released in 2024. John is also busy teaching whistle and flute during the year in Roscommon, and is sought after during the year at Workshops and Winter/Summer schools in Ireland and beyond. John is a member of Roscommon Trad Arts Forum, which has two CDs, “The Flute Players of Roscommon, Volumes1 & 2", and he has been involved in other projects for the Forum. Finally, John has great experience in organising concerts and festivals, such as “Féile Frank McGann” and “The Reel Thing”, a series of trad concerts in conjunction with Roscommon Arts Centre. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/flute/conor-mcdonagh monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1d85c29a-e544-487d-b995-532469380af2/Conor+McDonagh+2.png Flute - Flute (Beginner) w/ Conor McDonagh - Conor McDonagh Conor McDonagh is a flute player from Killavil, Co Sligo. From a young age, Conor showed great promise and his mastery of his chosen instrument belies his youth. He is widely recognised as a special talent and while his playing style is deeply rooted in the South Sligo tradition his music reflects his own flair and personality. Having attended the whistle and flute classes at the South Sligo Summer School as a young boy, Conor is looking forward to now giving summer school attendees the chance to make a start on learning the traditional flute. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/flute/deirdre-hurley monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/e12878bd-8d37-4a5b-9a17-42b38cb10770/DSC_1580-3-DeNoiseAI-denoise.jpg Flute - Flute (Intermediate) w/ Deirdre Hurley - Deirdre Hurley Deirdre Hurley is a flute and tin whistle player from Ballymote, Co. Sligo, who learned her music from her father Michael, a stalwart of the traditional music scene in South Sligo, and from the many accomplished musicians of the area. Over the years she has taught and performed at many festivals and events in Ireland and abroad, including, most recently, a month-long residency at the World Expo in Dubai. During her many years living in Dublin, she was a regular session leader in the celebrated Cobblestone pub, and was featured on the Thursday Sessions album released by the pub. She has made television appearances on RTÉ’s Fleadh Cheoil and TG4’s Tradfest Temple Bar and Slí na mBeaglaoich. She was recently invited to contribute to ITMA’s Drawing from the Well series with her sister Mairéad, and subsequently performed in the National Concert Hall as part of a concert based on the series. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/flute/stephen-doherty monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/56eb4154-3aa4-48c0-8a11-ad46b9b5a47a/Screenshot+2022-02-07+at+14.11.34.jpg Flute - Flute (Advanced) w/ Stephen Doherty - Stephen Doherty Stephen Doherty hails from Foxford, Co. Mayo in the West of Ireland. He began learning music at the age of 4 and through his teenage years began to accumulate numerous all-Ireland medals on whistle, bodhrán, drums, accordion and is a two-time All-Ireland champion on the Melodeon and a senior All-Ireland Champion on the flute. In the past few years he has shared the stage with artists like, Lúnasa, Sean Keane, Dolores Keane, We Banjo 3, Dougie MacLean, Michael McGoldrick, Dermot Byrne, Slide & Sharon Shannon and has had recording sessions in Nashville with Alison Brown and Tim O’Brien. He has performed in over 20 countries to date and has also featured on RTE’s ‘Nationwide’, ‘The Late Late Show’ and ‘The View’ and on TG4′s ‘Geantraí & ‘Hup’ programmes. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/fiddle daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/3bdcc9af-3249-4697-af48-1b18b8e37ac3/Caoimhe+Fiddle+24.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/fiddle/caoimhe-kearins-6359w monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/5111c507-147b-4deb-9502-65cf1e7bd9e3/jamiesmithphoto-6560.jpg Fiddle - Fiddle (Intermediate) w/ Caoimhe Kearins - Caoimhe Kearins Caoimhe Kearins hails from Collooney, outside the town of Ballymote, Co. Sligo. She is the third generation of a family steeped in traditional music & song and is a Senior All Ireland fiddle, singing and lilting champion. In 2017 she won the prestigious Senior Fiddler of Dooney title. Caoimhe has previously taught traditional singing & lilting as well as ‘Feadóg Stain trí Ghaeilge’ at the summer school here in Tubbercurry. She has tutored at several other festivals and summer schools in recent years and she brings a rich store of skill, a deep understanding of the tradition and experience to her teaching. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/fiddle/jason-mcguinness-sez8b monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/ce4089e9-5ede-4b64-a8a8-a79d0153563d/Jason+MacAonghusa+Sligeach+%281%29.jpg Fiddle - Fiddle (Intermediate) w/ Jason McGuinness - Jason McGuinness Jason McGuinness from Dromore West, Co. Sligo is a secondary school teacher who graduated from Maynooth University having completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, Geography and History, and most recently obtained a Professional Master of Education. Jason was the first Sligo fiddler since 1970 to win the Fiddler of Dooney competition in 2016 and holds the current Ed Reavy International Senior Fiddler title. He has performed on the Comhaltas tours of Ireland, Britain, and Canada in 2011-2012, toured Germany and France In 2020 and completed the Comhaltas TTCT teaching diploma course. He has won many music awards in county, provincial and All-Ireland fleadheanna most recently winning the All-Ireland senior Fiddle Fleadhfest in 2021, All Ireland Senior Slow Airs titles in 2019 and U18, All-Ireland Senior Drums title in 2015, U18 senior duet in 2019, (with his brother Damien on Button Accordion) as well as senior grupa cheoil in 2019 and All-Ireland Ceili Band U18 céilí band title. He is a winner of Siansa Gael Linn with his group ‘Teaspach’. From a young age, Jason showed a keen interest in researching and collecting recordings and archival material of Irish Traditional musicians. He has a passion for the Sligo style and has extensive knowledge relating to tunes history and céilí bands throughout the decades. Jason now follows in their footsteps passing on his musical and historical knowledge to younger musicians and is heavily involved with many Comhaltas branches around the country especially Tireragh CCÉ, Sligo and as a music tutor at Maynooth University. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/fiddle/oisin-mac-diarmada-k8zhw monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644587644022-DSF7HMI9J4LEIBDIF5AF/Oisin%2BBondeno.jpg Fiddle - Fiddle (Advanced - Sligo Style) w/ Oisín Mac Diarmada - Oisín Mac Diarmada Based in Coolaney, Co. Sligo, Oisin is a graduate in Music Education from Trinity College Dublin and founder of the internationally-renowned group Téada in 2001. Director of SCT, the traditional Irish music examination system administered by Comhaltas, Oisín recently co-authored ‘Fiddlers of Sligo Tunebook’ along with fellow-Sligo musician, Daithí Gormley. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/fiddle/manus-mcguire-ehrrd monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1711491278982-TLWXK3XMIXPL3JY3G3WO/ManusMcGuireUSE.jpg Fiddle - Fiddle (Advanced - Sligo Style) w/Manus McGuire - Manus McGuire Manus McGuire is an Irish fiddle player who has for many years been involved in performing, recording, teaching and in more recent times, composition. Originally from Sligo and now resident in Na Déise, County Waterford, he grew up in a rich musical environment in the North West of Ireland and together with his brother Seamus, he was ideally placed to carry on a fiddle tradition made legendary by Michael Coleman, James Morrison, Paddy Killoran and Lad O’Beirne. As a recording artist, he has recorded solo fiddle albums, duo fiddle albums with his brother Seamus, and a number of CDs with bands Buttons and Bows, Moving Cloud, Brock McGuire Band and Full Tilt. He is honoured to have won a number of prestigious fiddle awards such as the 2006 Male Irish Traditional Musician of the year in the U.S. by the Irish American News in Chicago. As well as performing with ‘Buttons and Bows’, ‘Full Tilt’ and East West Fiddles, these days he is involved in teaching fiddle both at intermediate and advanced levels. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/fiddle/david-doocey-gsanm monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644587666952-WLHDJFZT8PQ2EM0ADKMM/David%2BDoocey%2B2.jpg Fiddle - Fiddle (Improver) w/ David Doocey - David Doocey Born in Worcester, Massachusetts now living in Foxford, County Mayo, David Doocey is at the forefront of a younger generation of musicians. He has won several awards including All-Ireland medals on both fiddle and concertina and the first ever World Fleadh fiddle championship in 2005. 2013 saw the release of David’s debut solo album ‘Changing Time’ and 2022 sees the release of David’s new album with NxNW featuring Stephen Doherty, Ryan Molloy and Kieran Leonard. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/fiddle/david-doocey monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644587666952-WLHDJFZT8PQ2EM0ADKMM/David%2BDoocey%2B2.jpg Fiddle - Fiddle (Improver) w/ David Doocey - David Doocey Born in Worcester, Massachusetts now living in Foxford, County Mayo, David Doocey is at the forefront of a younger generation of musicians. He has won several awards including All-Ireland medals on both fiddle and concertina and the first ever World Fleadh fiddle championship in 2005. 2013 saw the release of David’s debut solo album ‘Changing Time’ and 2022 sees the release of David’s new album with NxNW featuring Stephen Doherty, Ryan Molloy and Kieran Leonard. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/fiddle/jason-mcguinness monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/ce4089e9-5ede-4b64-a8a8-a79d0153563d/Jason+MacAonghusa+Sligeach+%281%29.jpg Fiddle - Fiddle (Intermediate) w/ Jason McGuinness - Jason McGuinness Jason McGuinness from Dromore West, Co. Sligo is a secondary school teacher who graduated from Maynooth University having completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, Geography and History, and most recently obtained a Professional Master of Education. Jason was the first Sligo fiddler since 1970 to win the Fiddler of Dooney competition in 2016 and holds the current Ed Reavy International Senior Fiddler title. He has performed on the Comhaltas tours of Ireland, Britain, and Canada in 2011-2012, toured Germany and France In 2020 and completed the Comhaltas TTCT teaching diploma course. He has won many music awards in county, provincial and All-Ireland fleadheanna most recently winning the All-Ireland senior Fiddle Fleadhfest in 2021, All Ireland Senior Slow Airs titles in 2019 and U18, All-Ireland Senior Drums title in 2015, U18 senior duet in 2019, (with his brother Damien on Button Accordion) as well as senior grupa cheoil in 2019 and All-Ireland Ceili Band U18 céilí band title. He is a winner of Siansa Gael Linn with his group ‘Teaspach’. From a young age, Jason showed a keen interest in researching and collecting recordings and archival material of Irish Traditional musicians. He has a passion for the Sligo style and has extensive knowledge relating to tunes history and céilí bands throughout the decades. Jason now follows in their footsteps passing on his musical and historical knowledge to younger musicians and is heavily involved with many Comhaltas branches around the country especially Tireragh CCÉ, Sligo and as a music tutor at Maynooth University. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/fiddle/caoimhe-kearins monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/5111c507-147b-4deb-9502-65cf1e7bd9e3/jamiesmithphoto-6560.jpg Fiddle - Fiddle (Intermediate) w/ Caoimhe Kearins - Caoimhe Kearins Caoimhe Kearins hails from Collooney, outside the town of Ballymote, Co. Sligo. She is the third generation of a family steeped in traditional music & song and is a Senior All Ireland fiddle, singing and lilting champion. In 2017 she won the prestigious Senior Fiddler of Dooney title. Caoimhe has previously taught traditional singing & lilting as well as ‘Feadóg Stain trí Ghaeilge’ at the summer school here in Tubbercurry. She has tutored at several other festivals and summer schools in recent years and she brings a rich store of skill, a deep understanding of the tradition and experience to her teaching. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/button-accordion daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/9fd8ebd5-14bc-4b55-b4f2-cb96e92f3016/Aaron+Glancy+2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/7829ba17-1fa4-46a1-a91c-739160157c24/Accordion+Recital+2024.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/button-accordion/daithi-94t8f monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644620532428-2CGJPBRVQGH7OMGAEQ79/Daithi%2BHeadline.jpeg Button Accordion - Button Accordion (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Daithí Gormley - Daithí Gormley Daithí Gormley is widely regarded as one of the finest Button Accordion players of his generation. Steeped in the rich musical heritage of his native county Sligo his remarkably accomplished debut album ‘Fiddling without a Bow – Irish Traditional Music on Button Accordion’ brings an expressive mix of old and new tunes played with great attention to detail and in a style that reflects his love of Sligo fiddle music in particular. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/button-accordion/tom-doherty-rdddk monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648897428490-DEWD8BO7NTUHJX5HD3TU/musicofmayo-4_BW02_.jpg Button Accordion - Button Accordion (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Tom Doherty - Tom Doherty Tom Doherty comes from a musical family in Foxford. He started to learn the accordion from Martin Donoghue when he was four years old. Tom won his first All-Ireland on the concertina. He also has an All-Ireland title on the Melodeon. A full-time professional musician, sound engineer and music teacher, he has toured extensively in Ireland, Europe and the U.S. Tom's music is featured on numerous television recordings and CDs. Tom is the musical director of the junior and teenage performance group, Glór na Sí. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/button-accordion/tom-doherty monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648897428490-DEWD8BO7NTUHJX5HD3TU/musicofmayo-4_BW02_.jpg Button Accordion - Button Accordion (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Tom Doherty - Tom Doherty Tom Doherty comes from a musical family in Foxford. He started to learn the accordion from Martin Donoghue when he was four years old. Tom won his first All-Ireland on the concertina. He also has an All-Ireland title on the Melodeon. A full-time professional musician, sound engineer and music teacher, he has toured extensively in Ireland, Europe and the U.S. Tom's music is featured on numerous television recordings and CDs. Tom is the musical director of the junior and teenage performance group, Glór na Sí. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/button-accordion/daithi monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644620532428-2CGJPBRVQGH7OMGAEQ79/Daithi%2BHeadline.jpeg Button Accordion - Button Accordion (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Daithí Gormley - Daithí Gormley Daithí Gormley is widely regarded as one of the finest Button Accordion players of his generation. Steeped in the rich musical heritage of his native county Sligo his remarkably accomplished debut album ‘Fiddling without a Bow – Irish Traditional Music on Button Accordion’ brings an expressive mix of old and new tunes played with great attention to detail and in a style that reflects his love of Sligo fiddle music in particular. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/concertina daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/fc21b40d-8287-483d-aa4c-0f4a0965a5d1/Concertina+Class+with+Aileen+Bourke.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/concertina/bernie-geraghty-2bkbl monthly 0.5 2025-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644533114921-7HMUCC5SHEG31CVW6C93/Bernie%2Bphoto.jpg Concertina - Concertina (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Bernie Geraghty - Bernie Geraghty Bernie Geraghty hails from Ballindine, a small town in County Mayo. Bernie is a highly-respected performer and teacher, having taught music over many decades in Connacht. She is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed teacher of music in Mayo and North Galway. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/concertina/aileen-bourke-e4sg7 monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646058709082-CLA3QOJH3RSSR8V5AV5L/16992504_288448418239741_6860907492916990020_o-2.jpg Concertina - Concertina (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Aileen Bourke - Aileen Bourke Senior All-Ireland Champion Concertina player, Aileen Bourke is a graduate from the Irish Music and Dance course at the University of Limerick where she obtained a first class honours degree. In recent years she has played extensively throughout Ireland, the UK and America. From Bonniconlon, County Mayo, she is highly sought after as a music tutor. Aileen took home All-Ireland fleadh medals for 5 consecutive years and was fortunate enough to become the senior concertina all Ireland champion at the 2019 All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/concertina/bernie-geraghty monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644533114921-7HMUCC5SHEG31CVW6C93/Bernie%2Bphoto.jpg Concertina - Concertina (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Bernie Geraghty - Bernie Geraghty Bernie Geraghty hails from Ballindine, a small town in County Mayo. Bernie is a highly-respected performer and teacher, having taught music over many decades in Connacht. She is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed teacher of music in Mayo and North Galway. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/concertina/aileen-bourke monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646058709082-CLA3QOJH3RSSR8V5AV5L/16992504_288448418239741_6860907492916990020_o-2.jpg Concertina - Concertina (Intermediate/Advanced) w/ Aileen Bourke - Aileen Bourke Senior All-Ireland Champion Concertina player, Aileen Bourke is a graduate from the Irish Music and Dance course at the University of Limerick where she obtained a first class honours degree. In recent years she has played extensively throughout Ireland, the UK and America. From Bonniconlon, County Mayo, she is highly sought after as a music tutor. Aileen took home All-Ireland fleadh medals for 5 consecutive years and was fortunate enough to become the senior concertina all Ireland champion at the 2019 All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/harp daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/bea1a498-8167-4715-ad31-cff734b28374/Holly+Geraghty+and+Two+of+her+Harp+Students.JPG https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/harp/fiachra-guihen-2md2r monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648899811336-2K8OWLX63AWL9740NP79/67013130_2300055140246163_4754806358933504000_n.jpg Harp - Harp (Beginner/Improver) w/ Fiachra Guihen - Fiachra Guihen Fiachra Guihen is a young musician from Keadue, Co. Roscommon. He plays mainly traditional music and has played with many different groups locally and nationally, most notably the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland. He began playing the tin whistle at the age of 7. He then moved on to the flute and as a teenager took up the harp. He has received a number all-Ireland medals for the harp and also as part of a Grupa Cheoil. He has played in various different venues including the National Concert Hall, Dublin and the Barbican Theatre, London. He is currently studying Technology Education at the University of Limerick. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/harp/holly-geraghty-9anle monthly 0.5 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644532820198-04A1L96IT60EBCS8K5UC/Holly%2BGeraghty%252C%2BGalway%252C%2Bphoto%2BJulia%2BDunin-47.jpg Harp - Harp (Intermediate/Adv.) w/ Holly Geraghty - Holly Geraghty Holly Geraghty hails from Ballindine, a small town in County Mayo. Surrounded by a rich storehouse of music in both her home and locality, Holly quickly developed a distinct musical style on the harp and concertina. Holly holds a Bachelor degree in Music accompanied by a Graduate Diploma in Music Education and a Master of Arts degree in Irish Traditional Music Performance. Holly's most recent recording, her inaugural solo Harp album is entitled Musical Musings from Mayo. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/harp/fiachra-guihen monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648899811336-2K8OWLX63AWL9740NP79/67013130_2300055140246163_4754806358933504000_n.jpg Harp - Harp (Beginner/Improver) w/ Fiachra Guihen - Fiachra Guihen Fiachra Guihen is a young musician from Keadue, Co. Roscommon. He plays mainly traditional music and has played with many different groups locally and nationally, most notably the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland. He began playing the tin whistle at the age of 7. He then moved on to the flute and as a teenager took up the harp. He has received a number all-Ireland medals for the harp and also as part of a Grupa Cheoil. He has played in various different venues including the National Concert Hall, Dublin and the Barbican Theatre, London. He is currently studying Technology Education at the University of Limerick. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/harp/holly-geraghty monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644532820198-04A1L96IT60EBCS8K5UC/Holly%2BGeraghty%252C%2BGalway%252C%2Bphoto%2BJulia%2BDunin-47.jpg Harp - Harp (Intermediate/Adv.) w/ Holly Geraghty - Holly Geraghty Holly Geraghty hails from Ballindine, a small town in County Mayo. Surrounded by a rich storehouse of music in both her home and locality, Holly quickly developed a distinct musical style on the harp and concertina. Holly holds a Bachelor degree in Music accompanied by a Graduate Diploma in Music Education and a Master of Arts degree in Irish Traditional Music Performance. Holly's current album is entitled Ceolmhar. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/seannos-dance daily 0.75 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/5ce55e9f-7409-4e63-8261-72163a03aece/Childrens%27+Sean+N%C3%B3s+Dance+Group+2025.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/efdc78f0-b33d-47ae-85ad-2bb8474db74d/Brush+Dancing+in+Tubbercurry+2025.JPG https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/seannos-dance/eimear-mulvey-2-nl2lt-yc6y2 monthly 0.5 2025-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/6ddb16e3-62ea-4a06-9eb9-e03c425a83d8/b83bc78a-6f17-4029-8078-6138023ff164.JPG Sean-Nós Dance - Sean-nós Dance (Advanced) w/ Eiméar Mulvey - Eiméar Mulvey Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. She is the sole force behind ‘Club Damhsa Bróga Bríomhar', running her own dance school successfully over the last 10 years and teaching weekly dance classes in Kilbride (Co. Roscommon), Rathcormac (Co. Sligo), Ballintogher (Co. Sligo), Keadue (Co. Roscommon), Collooney (Co. Sligo) and Tubbercurry (Co. Sligo). Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/seannos-dance/eimear-mulvey-2-cl9hw monthly 0.5 2025-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1680154889203-TIBE4GD73GDDTIRWEF9O/b83bc78a-6f17-4029-8078-6138023ff164.JPG Sean-Nós Dance - Sean-nós Dance (Beginner Teens & Adults) w/ Eiméar Mulvey - Eiméar Mulvey Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. She is the sole force behind ‘Club Damhsa Bróga Bríomhar', running her own dance school successfully over the last 10 years and teaching weekly dance classes in Kilbride (Co. Roscommon), Rathcormac (Co. Sligo), Ballintogher (Co. Sligo), Keadue (Co. Roscommon), Collooney (Co. Sligo) and Tubbercurry (Co. Sligo). Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/seannos-dance/eimear-mulvey-wnabp monthly 0.5 2025-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/e5f29d80-9dc5-48fa-811c-a4e847234545/Eim%C3%A9ar+Mulvey.jpg Sean-Nós Dance - Sean-nós Dance (Children) w/ Eiméar Mulvey - Eiméar Mulvey Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. She is the sole force behind ‘Club Damhsa Bróga Bríomhar', running her own dance school successfully over the last 10 years and teaching weekly dance classes in Kilbride (Co. Roscommon), Rathcormac (Co. Sligo), Ballintogher (Co. Sligo), Keadue (Co. Roscommon), Collooney (Co. Sligo) and Tubbercurry (Co. Sligo). Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/seannos-dance/eimear-mulvey-2-nl2lt monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/6ddb16e3-62ea-4a06-9eb9-e03c425a83d8/b83bc78a-6f17-4029-8078-6138023ff164.JPG Sean-Nós Dance - Sean-nós Dance (Advanced) w/ Eiméar Mulvey - Eiméar Mulvey Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. She is the sole force behind ‘Club Damhsa Bróga Bríomhar, running her own dance school successfully over the last 7 years and teaching weekly dance classes in Grange, Roscommon Town, Ballintogher, Riverstown and Collooney. Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/seannos-dance/eimear-mulvey-2 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1680154889203-TIBE4GD73GDDTIRWEF9O/b83bc78a-6f17-4029-8078-6138023ff164.JPG Sean-Nós Dance - Sean-nós Dance (Beginner Teens & Adults) w/ Eiméar Mulvey - Eiméar Mulvey Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. She is the sole force behind ‘Club Damhsa Bróga Bríomhar, running her own dance school successfully over the last 7 years and teaching weekly dance classes in Grange, Roscommon Town, Ballintogher, Riverstown and Collooney. Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/seannos-dance/eimear-mulvey monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/e5f29d80-9dc5-48fa-811c-a4e847234545/Eim%C3%A9ar+Mulvey.jpg Sean-Nós Dance - Sean-nós Dance (Children) w/ Eiméar Mulvey - Eiméar Mulvey Sean-nós dancer Eiméar Mulvey hails from Geevagh, County Sligo. Eiméar is the 2018 senior Sean Nós Dancing All Ireland Champion from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, County Louth. She is the sole force behind ‘Club Damhsa Bróga Bríomhar, running her own dance school successfully over the last 9 years and teaching weekly dance classes in Tubbercurry, Grange, Keadue, Ballintogher, Riverstown and Collooney. Eiméar looks forward to knocking sparks out of the floor at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, where she will teach a mix of sean-nós, barrel and brush dancing steps with her students. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/bodhran daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/795a58f9-4bc6-4baf-b523-65f967d0de12/Iarla+Dunford.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/abd49b1d-6bd2-4686-b1f8-d746bca93fe4/Conal+McCormack.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1f7edefd-ad47-472e-a045-91a40021803e/Kerry+Osborne+Inaugural+Margaret+Killoran+Memorial+S+ship.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/53dbe6ce-1d75-45c7-b6c7-a2a25eaae513/Junior+Davey+2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/59a6c08f-0aca-4c83-af4d-4daae2255f2c/Luke+Hanlon+receives+2025+Margaret+Killoran+Memorial+S+ship+from+Tutor+Junior+Davey+.JPG https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/bodhran/conal-mccormack-dwb79 monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/918dcb3e-2e38-41fd-b6ac-e963ed08ebc8/Conal+McCormack.JPG Bodhrán - Bodhrán (Beginner/Improver) w/ Conal McCormack - Conal McCormack Conal McCormack hails from Riverstown, Co. Sligo and is well-known throughout the region and beyond for his excellence on both bodhrán and drums. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/bodhran/junior-davey-3f9pn monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646061226255-7AW3BM1PL8CRGSXJI1L9/10991694_1548444542097792_6638091216069020649_o.jpg Bodhrán - Bodhrán (Intermediate/Adv.) w/ Junior Davey - Junior Davey Junior Davey comes from a family deeply rooted in the rich musical tradition of South Sligo and is highly respected as one of the finest exponents on the bodhrán, having won the Senior All-Ireland Bodhrán competition on 5 occasions. He is a highly sought after percussion tutor, equally adept on the bones as the bodhrán and with an innate understanding of the music he grew up with. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/bodhran/conal-mccormack monthly 0.5 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/918dcb3e-2e38-41fd-b6ac-e963ed08ebc8/Conal+McCormack.JPG Bodhrán - Bodhrán (Beginner/Improver) w/ Conal McCormack - Conal McCormack Conal McCormack hails from Riverstown, Co. Sligo and is well-known throughout the region and beyond for his excellence on both bodhrán and drums. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/bodhran/junior-davey monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646061226255-7AW3BM1PL8CRGSXJI1L9/10991694_1548444542097792_6638091216069020649_o.jpg Bodhrán - Bodhrán (Intermediate/Adv.) w/ Junior Davey - Junior Davey Junior Davey comes from a family deeply rooted in the rich musical tradition of South Sligo and is highly respected as one of the finest exponents on the bodhrán, having won the Senior All-Ireland Bodhrán competition on 5 occasions. He is a highly sought after percussion tutor, equally adept on the bones as the bodhrán and with an innate understanding of the music he grew up with. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/f38ea12a-b589-4157-9391-ccb98c0ed86b/Whistle+Class+2024.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/deirdre-collis-exab7 monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/9e8fa36e-1115-40a9-b57a-ca93ad2158f6/Deirdre+Collis+1.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Advanced) w/Deirdre Collis - Deirdre Collis A native of Collooney, Co. Sligo, Deirdre comes from a great musical family well-known in traditional music circles throughout the country. From a very early age Deirdre's talent for music became obvious as she played at Fleadhanna and Feiseanna with her father Tom, and sisters Patricia and Fionnuala. Before long, her distinctive traditional style led to her achievement of winning All-Ireland titles at all levels on three different instruments, the button accordion, flute and tinwhistle. Over the years Deirdre has toured extensively with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, including America, Canada and England where she captivated audiences with her performances. With her family she was also part of the highly acclaimed Owenmore Ceili Band who played throughout Ireland at concerts and céilithe and they featured at many musical events in those years, including the Inter Celtic Festival in Lorient, Brittany. In more recent times, Deirdre and members of the Collis/Kearins Family, including her husband Sylvie Golden, niece and nephew Caoimhe & Cian Kearins and her sisters Patricia and Fionnuala, have put together a full concert performance which audiences are enjoying thoroughly, given the depth and breadth of musicality being shared onstage at these events. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/marian-egan1-rebz9 monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/d21b9f0a-3e67-4d6d-80a7-aab719b9787c/Marian+Egan.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Improver) w/ Marian Egan - Marian Egan Marian Egan (née Flannery) is a tin whistle player from County Sligo. Marian moved to Manchester as a teenager to train in social work and soon became a key figure in the Irish music scene, playing in the Manchester Céilí Band and touring with Sullivan’s Private Stock. Now living in County Mayo, Marian's teaching legacy with Comhaltas in Manchester continues to be celebrated. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/john-dwyer-7kyy9 monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/f219606d-c90f-4372-bf1d-0efa330d001b/John+Dwyer.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Intermediate) w/ John Dwyer - John Dwyer John Dwyer comes from Mullaghroe, about 2 miles from Gurteen Village. From a very early age John’s interest in traditional music was influenced, encouraged and nurtured by his late grandmother ‘Babs’ Dwyer. During his informative years he attended music classes for tinwhistle in Gurteen with teachers Paddy Ryan & PJ Hernon. Later he progressed to the concert flute and piano. In teenage years he was introduced to the late ‘Ted McGowan’ academy…The Róisín Dubh in Gurteen. Here John had the opportunity to meet with, listen to, learn from and play with some of the all time greats…Peter Horan, Tom McGowan, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Davey, to name but a few. Over the years John has played with and accompanied many trad groups, notably Shebeen & Céilí bands for Fleadhanna. Besides playing music John is actively involved in carrying on the tradition in his tutoring role at the South Sligo Summer School here in Tubbercurry and promoting the best of traditional music, song and dance as events manager at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/fionnuala-kearins-2024-n6p4t monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/24fcb8a5-7822-46b2-8b45-5975368e96bc/Fionnual+Kearins+1.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Beginner/Improver) w/ Fionnuala Kearins - Fionnuala Kearins Fionnuala comes from the well-known Collis family of County Sligo, and is an accomplished performer on both whistle and piano. Her father Tom Collis was a highly regarded flute player in the area and the musical legacy continues through the present generation with Fionnuals’s son and daughter Cian & Caoimhe Kearins also teaching at the South Sligo Summer School in recent years. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/aoife-johnston-ar7tx monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/54fdbb40-41f8-4c82-88f2-55e394d9f28d/IMG-20240402-WA0001.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Beginner) w/ Aoife Johnston - Aoife Johnston From Muckelty, just outside Tubbercurry, Aoife, a former pupil of the South Sligo Summer School, is an accomplished young concertina player with a lovely, natural style, rooted in the rich local tradition she is steeped in. Over the winter months Aoife has been teaching concertina at the Coleman Centre in Gurteen and over the past few years of the summer school she has been instrumental, along with her cousin Sinead, in leading the practice sessions for children and young people in Tubbercurry Community Library as part of the week’s activities. We are delighted to have her on board this year to teach beginner tinwhistle. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/aoife-johnston monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/54fdbb40-41f8-4c82-88f2-55e394d9f28d/IMG-20240402-WA0001.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Beginner) w/ Aoife Johnston - Aoife Johnston From Muckelty, just outside Tubbercurry, Aoife, a former pupil of the South Sligo Summer School, is an accomplished young concertina player with a lovely, natural style, rooted in the rich local tradition she is steeped in. Over the winter months Aoife has been teaching concertina at the Coleman Centre in Gurteen and over the past few years of the summer school she has been instrumental, along with her cousin Sinead, in leading the practice sessions for children and young people in Tubbercurry Community Library as part of the week’s activities. We are delighted to have her on board this year to teach beginner tinwhistle. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/deirdre-collis monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/9e8fa36e-1115-40a9-b57a-ca93ad2158f6/Deirdre+Collis+1.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Advanced) w/Deirdre Collis - Deirdre Collis A native of Collooney, Co. Sligo, Deirdre comes from a great musical family well-known in traditional music circles throughout the country. From a very early age Deirdre's talent for music became obvious as she played at Fleadhanna and Feiseanna with her father Tom, and sisters Patricia and Fionnuala. Before long, her distinctive traditional style led to her achievement of winning All-Ireland titles at all levels on three different instruments, the button accordion, flute and tinwhistle. Over the years Deirdre has toured extensively with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, including America, Canada and England where she captivated audiences with her performances. With her family she was also part of the highly acclaimed Owenmore Ceili Band who played throughout Ireland at concerts and céilithe and they featured at many musical events in those years, including the Inter Celtic Festival in Lorient, Brittany. In more recent times, Deirdre and members of the Collis/Kearins Family, including her husband Sylvie Golden, niece and nephew Caoimhe & Cian Kearins and her sisters Patricia and Fionnuala, have put together a full concert performance which audiences are enjoying thoroughly, given the depth and breadth of musicality being shared onstage at these events. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/marian-egan1 monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/d21b9f0a-3e67-4d6d-80a7-aab719b9787c/Marian+Egan.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Improver) w/ Marian Egan - Marian Egan Marian Egan (née Flannery) is a tin whistle player from County Sligo. Marian moved to Manchester as a teenager to train in social work and soon became a key figure in the Irish music scene, playing in the Manchester Céilí Band and touring with Sullivan’s Private Stock. Now living in County Mayo, Marian's teaching legacy with Comhaltas in Manchester continues to be celebrated. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/fionnuala-kearins-2024 monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/24fcb8a5-7822-46b2-8b45-5975368e96bc/Fionnual+Kearins+1.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Beginner/Improver) w/ Fionnuala Kearins - Fionnuala Kearins Fionnuala comes from the well-known Collis family of County Sligo, and is an accomplished performer on both whistle and piano. Her father Tom Collis was a highly regarded flute player in the area and the musical legacy continues through the present generation with Fionnuals’s son and daughter Cian & Caoimhe Kearins also teaching at the South Sligo Summer School in recent years. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/whistle/john-dwyer monthly 0.5 2025-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/f219606d-c90f-4372-bf1d-0efa330d001b/John+Dwyer.jpg Whistle - Whistle (Intermediate) w/ John Dwyer - John Dwyer John Dwyer comes from Mullaghroe, about 2 miles from Gurteen Village. From a very early age John’s interest in traditional music was influenced, encouraged and nurtured by his late grandmother ‘Babs’ Dwyer. During his informative years he attended music classes for tinwhistle in Gurteen with teachers Paddy Ryan & PJ Hernon. Later he progressed to the concert flute and piano. In teenage years he was introduced to the late ‘Ted McGowan’ academy…The Róisín Dubh in Gurteen. Here John had the opportunity to meet with, listen to, learn from and play with some of the all time greats…Peter Horan, Tom McGowan, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Davey, to name but a few. Over the years John has played with and accompanied many trad groups, notably Shebeen & Céilí bands for Fleadhanna. Besides playing music John is actively involved in carrying on the tradition in his tutoring role at the South Sligo Summer School here in Tubbercurry and promoting the best of traditional music, song and dance as events manager at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/banjo daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/58ee6c7c-a098-4986-8ca4-cd4b2a8f3812/Jarlath+Brennan+2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/f93f8342-9879-40e9-b88d-43835a05b1c8/Kerrie+Herrity.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/a30764fb-52fd-41a0-9807-2109d57e209c/Pat+Sweeney.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/7eadbe46-5737-4b70-adaa-e0230c0d6055/Banjo.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/banjo/jarlath-brennan-nt42d monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/16ef6b59-3158-453d-9f6e-8b4395a54744/cl226_2.jpg Banjo - Banjo (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Jarlath Brennan - Jarlath Brennan A native of Bunnanadden parish in South Sligo, Jarlath’s banjo style and repertoire of tunes is very much rooted in the Sligo tradition. He grew up in a family steeped in traditional music and dance. A widely experienced and deeply committed teacher, Jarlath has been tutoring at the South Sligo Summer School for many years. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/banjo/sinead-johnston-paw72 monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/35be960a-3bb5-46cb-950c-73d55a318a87/IMG-20240402-WA0000.jpg Banjo - Banjo (Beginner) w/ Sinéad Johnston - Sinéad Johnston From Muckelty, Achonry, near Tubbercurry, Sinead has been playing banjo since she was a young girl and is equally accomplished on the mandolin. Having attended the summer school over the years and in more recent years leading the children and young peoples’ practice music sessions in Tubbercurry Community Library during the week of the summer school, we are delighted that she is available to teach this year. Sinead will be teaching beginner banjo and this class will be suited to those who already play another instrument and have a basic repertoire of tunes. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/banjo/kerri-herrity-w2mxp monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648912523520-16TLPQSF7OSXTZIO7P2J/Kerri%252BHerrity.jpg Banjo - Banjo (Intermediate/Adv.) w/ Kerrie Herrity - Kerrie Herrity Maugherow native and former All-Ireland Banjo Senior Champion, Kerrie is delighted to be teaching at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, after an absence of a few years. Having lived in Luton, UK, for a number of years, Kerrie returned to live in her beloved North Sligo and has since been actively involved in passing on the musical tradition through her teaching and playing and more recently in achieving one of her long time visions when she set up the Benbulben Comhaltas branch, a great success story and a reflection of the flourishing traditional music scene in all parts of County Sligo. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/banjo/sinead-johnston monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/35be960a-3bb5-46cb-950c-73d55a318a87/IMG-20240402-WA0000.jpg Banjo - Banjo (Beginner) w/ Sinéad Johnston - Sinéad Johnston From Muckelty, Achonry, near Tubbercurry, Sinead has been playing banjo since she was a young girl and is equally accomplished on the mandolin. Having attended the summer school over the years and in more recent years leading the children and young peoples’ practice music sessions in Tubbercurry Community Library during the week of the summer school, we are delighted that she is available to teach this year. Sinead will be teaching beginner banjo and this class will be suited to those who already play another instrument and have a basic repertoire of tunes. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/banjo/jarlath-brennan monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/16ef6b59-3158-453d-9f6e-8b4395a54744/cl226_2.jpg Banjo - Banjo (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Jarlath Brennan - Jarlath Brennan A native of Bunnanadden parish in South Sligo, Jarlath’s banjo style and repertoire of tunes is very much rooted in the Sligo tradition. He grew up in a family steeped in traditional music and dance. A widely experienced and deeply committed teacher, Jarlath has been tutoring at the South Sligo Summer School for many years. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/banjo/kerri-herrity monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648912523520-16TLPQSF7OSXTZIO7P2J/Kerri%252BHerrity.jpg Banjo - Banjo (Intermediate/Adv.) w/ Kerrie Herrity - Kerrie Herrity Maugherow native and former All-Ireland Banjo Senior Champion, Kerrie is delighted to be teaching at this year’s South Sligo Summer School, after an absence of a few years. Having lived in Luton, UK, for a number of years, Kerrie returned to live in her beloved North Sligo and has since been actively involved in passing on the musical tradition through her teaching and playing and more recently in achieving one of her long time visions when she set up the Benbulben Comhaltas branch, a great success story and a reflection of the flourishing traditional music scene in all parts of County Sligo. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/guitar daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/c01458ef-9737-41a4-a24a-651f268a179a/P7164904.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1749744051395-181RC891SNJGETBP9U09/Ray+Coen.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644834800100-0NL0JC4XEO3JA44V0Q4Y/Shane+McGowan.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648932576596-8260PKVAJZ8TV39XBF0B/Seamie+O+Dowd+Promo+Pic%5B93%5D.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/guitar/seamie-odowd-8sz2a monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/7a116f6f-9ba9-4816-b83d-164adfd1f6ae/Seamie+O+Dowd+Promo+Pic.jpg Guitar - Guitar (Intermediate/Adv.) w/ Seamie O’Dowd - Seamie O’Dowd Seamie O’Dowd was brought up by parents steeped in the musical traditions of South Sligo. His mother, Sheila, was a highly respected musician and teacher whose father and brothers all played fiddle, while his father, Joe, was renowned as a fiddle player among musicians and music lovers worldwide. Seamie himself began playing fiddle at about eight years of age. Highly sought after as a session and recording musician, Seamie has travelled the world with his music and has a broad catalogue of recordings to his name. He has been a tutor at the South Sligo Summer School on a regular basis since its beginnings in the late 1980s, teaching fiddle for six of its first seven years and teaching traditional guitar since the mid 2000s up to the present day. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/guitar/ray-coen-s4s26 monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/c5faa2cb-9e7b-4c7d-b431-f04e114b92af/Ray+Coen.jpg Guitar - Guitar (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Ray Coen - Ray Coen Ray Coen hails from Drumiskabole, Ballisodare, County Sligo and has many years experience as both a guitar and fiddle player. His first musical memory is singing and dancing in the family kitchen. He got his first guitar at age 11, but didn’t tune it until he was 13. Into his teens, he turned to electric guitar, playing Rock’n’Roll and Heavy Metal with his first bands Bad Taste and China Red. Eventually the Sligo traditional music scene started calling to him, and he started playing mandola, banjo and fiddle. In 2000 with Rodney Lancashire he recorded an album of traditional songs called Mactíre. In 2002 he joined Deirde Byron-Smith, Anna Houston and Tommy Scanlon for the Cadenza album Attic Notes where he contributed original songs and tunes. 2009 saw his solo album Out of Sight released. Since then he has performed all over Ireland, England, Europe and Japan playing and recording original, traditional and World music. He is currently a member of The Craic Addicts, The Atlantic Orchestra and No Crows and is touring with fellow No Crows musician Steve Wickham this year, having played at Celtic Connections in Glasgow earlier in the year as well as more recently in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen with upcoming gigs in the UK in early August. Ray has previously taught guitar at the summer school and we are delighted to welcome him back in 2025. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/guitar/shane-mcgowan monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1644834800100-0NL0JC4XEO3JA44V0Q4Y/Shane+McGowan.jpeg Guitar - Guitar (Improver/Intermediate) w/ Shane McGowan - Shane McGowan Shane, from Lavagh, County Sligo – just outside Tubbercurry – grew up in a family steeped in traditional music. An immensely gifted musician, Shane has been teaching traditional guitar at the South Sligo Summer School for many years. He is very much in demand for his accompaniment skills and features on a wide range of recordings including ‘Hurry the Jug’, the much acclaimed album released in the summer of 2019, which also features uilleann pipes tutor Leonard Barry and fiddle tutor Declan Folan. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/guitar/seamie-odowd monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/7a116f6f-9ba9-4816-b83d-164adfd1f6ae/Seamie+O+Dowd+Promo+Pic.jpg Guitar - Guitar (Intermediate/Adv.) w/ Seamie O’Dowd - Seamie O’Dowd Seamie O’Dowd was brought up by parents steeped in the musical traditions of South Sligo. His mother, Sheila, was a highly respected musician and teacher whose father and brothers all played fiddle, while his father, Joe, was renowned as a fiddle player among musicians and music lovers worldwide. Seamie himself began playing fiddle at about eight years of age. Highly sought after as a session and recording musician, Seamie has travelled the world with his music and has a broad catalogue of recordings to his name. He has been a tutor at the South Sligo Summer School on a regular basis since its beginnings in the late 1980s, teaching fiddle for six of its first seven years and teaching traditional guitar since the mid 2000s up to the present day. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/singing-lilting daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/d5a1544c-b230-42c5-a53f-82206753475c/Caitr%C3%ADona+N%C3%AD+Cheannabh%C3%A1in.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/44ac9413-22a1-4dad-93be-ff3f7bb7113d/Colm+%26+Siobhan+O%27Donnell+Mon+14+July+2025.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/singing-lilting/caitriona-ni-cheannabhain monthly 0.5 2025-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/d1e8a749-9c40-417e-b0e4-3586f3c4a177/277667_caitriona_nicheannabhain.jpg Singing & Lilting - Sean-Nós Singing w/ Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin - Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin Caitríona, from Carna, County Galway, in the heart of Connemara, began singing in childhood and was just 12 years old when she recorded her first tape with her late dad, Michael. He’d been asked by the Connemara publishing house Cló-Iar Chonnacht to record an album and was happy to as long as Caitríona was involved. Later, as a sean-nós singer, Caitríona won the women’s competition at Oireachtas na Gaeilge three times. Caitríona’s most recent album, ‘Queen of Connemara – Songs from the Mist’, released in July 2019, includes favourite well known sean nós songs ‘An Spailpín Fánach’ & ‘Tá mo Chleamhnas Déanta’. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/singing-lilting/siobhan-eoin-odonnell-s85en-ktbps monthly 0.5 2025-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/3237c398-7090-4eae-a1a0-c2fcf36814e0/Siobhan-o-donnell.jpeg Singing & Lilting - Traditional Singing & Lilting w/ Siobhán & Eoin O’Donnell - Siobhán & Eoin O’Donnell Siobhán & Eoin O’Donnell grew up in a musical family, steeped in the rich tradition of music and song of South Sligo. Both are widely experienced and highly sought after singers. Siobhán has been teaching at the South Sligo Summer School for many years, having taught the bodhrán as well as singing workshops in the past. Siobhán released her first solo album ‘A Beautiful Affair’ in the Summer of 2016, showcasing her versatility as a singer and musician. Eoin began singing at an early age and through his teenage years began to accumulate numerous all-Ireland fleadh medals in singing and lilting. He is passionate about Traditional Irish singing and keeping the tradition alive. He enjoys passing on the traditional songs and styles of traditional singing. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/singing-lilting/caitriona monthly 0.5 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1711275856455-NFOSH2537JVUVS9WM6LZ/Caitr%C3%ADona+N%C3%AD+Cheannabh%C3%A1in.jpg Singing & Lilting - Sean-Nós Singing w/ Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin - Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin Caitríona, from Carna, County Galway, in the heart of Connemara, began singing in childhood and was just 12 years old when she recorded her first tape with her late dad, Michael. He’d been asked by the Connemara publishing house Cló-Iar Chonnacht to record an album and was happy to as long as Caitríona was involved. Later, as a sean-nós singer, Caitríona won the women’s competition at Oireachtas na Gaeilge three times. Caitríona’s most recent album, ‘Queen of Connemara – Songs from the Mist’, released in July 2019, includes favourite well known sean nós songs ‘An Spailpín Fánach’ & ‘Tá mo Chleamhnas Déanta’ https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/singing-lilting/siobhan-eoin-odonnell-s85en monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/3237c398-7090-4eae-a1a0-c2fcf36814e0/Siobhan-o-donnell.jpeg Singing & Lilting - Traditional Singing & Lilting w/ Siobhán & Eoin O’Donnell - Siobhán & Eoin O’Donnell Siobhán & Eoin O’Donnell grew up in a musical family, steeped in the rich tradition of music and song of South Sligo. Both are widely experienced and highly sought after singers. Siobhán has been teaching at the South Sligo Summer School for many years, having taught the bodhrán as well as singing workshops in the past. Siobhán released her first solo album ‘A Beautiful Affair’ in the Summer of 2016, showcasing her versatility as a singer and musician. Eoin began singing at an early age and through his teenage years began to accumulate numerous all-Ireland fleadh medals in singing and lilting. He is passionate about Traditional Irish singing and keeping the tradition alive. He enjoys passing on the traditional songs and styles of traditional singing. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/set-dancing daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/a843d2b6-435b-4db5-81f1-46c7b34400b0/Ceili+24.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/set-dancing/pat-murphy-9l772 monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646395540800-XI0M1YAGX36NA423SC06/other_pat-murphy-oelk2e4m1f4ntwkhhirvio3s2vcfwcx1ms5ras1a4o.jpg Set Dancing - Set Dancing (All Levels) w/ Pat Murphy - Pat Murphy Pat Murphy’s earliest memories from his childhood go back to when the Ballycommon Set, which was called the Plain Set at home, and the Cashel Set were the only ones they knew about. From Upperchurch, in County Tipperary, his father Jack played the accordion and he played for house dances in earlier years. Pat learned to play music from him, so his first connection with Irish Set Dancing was as a musician. As children, they also learned to dance at home with their parents and neighbours. In the early 1980’s, when Pat was playing music with a few friends for a Scór Set Dancing Competition, he was asked to dance in their Club’s competition team, as one of the male dancers was injured during rehearsals. He danced, they won and the rest is history! Pat’s travels over more than 30 years have now taken him to every county in Ireland and to most countries in Mainland Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Russia. Some of the best recent Dance Festivals in Pat’s experience have taken place in France, Italy and Germany. He has visited many parts of America, including, California, Seattle, Chicago, Milwaukee, Florida and New York. He has travelled to Canada, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. His travels have also enabled him to teach in Japan, Australia and New Zealand. In April 2018, Pat visited Australia for the third time and it was wonderful to have more than 100 dancers taking part in the set dance classes in Melbourne. In 1994, Pat was invited by Irish Publisher Mercier Press to write a book on Irish Set Dancing. His first book, entitled ‘Toss the Feathers, Irish Set Dancing’ was published in 1995. It contained 64 dances and became the first standard reference Book for Set Dancers world wide. Since then five more dance books have been published, the latest officially launched at the beginning of 2018. Together, the five books form a complete anthology of Irish Set Dancing from the revival in the 1970s to 2019. Toss the Feathers, Irish Set Dancing (1995) The Flowing Tide, More Irish Set Dancing (2000) Apples in Winter, Irish Set and Social Dancing (2009) Tabhair Dom Do Lámh, Irish Set and Social Dancing (2014) Come West Along the Road, Irish Set and Social Dancing (2017) Pat has also produced some instructional DVDs on Set Dancing, the first recorded during his time living in Westport, County Mayo and others recorded during the South Sligo Summer School here in Tubbercurry and at the Joe Mooney Summer School in Drumshanbo. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/set-dancing/pat-murphy monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1646395540800-XI0M1YAGX36NA423SC06/other_pat-murphy-oelk2e4m1f4ntwkhhirvio3s2vcfwcx1ms5ras1a4o.jpg Set Dancing - Set Dancing (All Levels) w/ Pat Murphy - Pat Murphy Pat Murphy’s earliest memories from his childhood go back to when the Ballycommon Set, which was called the Plain Set at home, and the Cashel Set were the only ones they knew about. From Upperchurch, in County Tipperary, his father Jack played the accordion and he played for house dances in earlier years. Pat learned to play music from him, so his first connection with Irish Set Dancing was as a musician. As children, they also learned to dance at home with their parents and neighbours. In the early 1980’s, when Pat was playing music with a few friends for a Scór Set Dancing Competition, he was asked to dance in their Club’s competition team, as one of the male dancers was injured during rehearsals. He danced, they won and the rest is history! Pat’s travels over more than 30 years have now taken him to every county in Ireland and to most countries in Mainland Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Russia. Some of the best recent Dance Festivals in Pat’s experience have taken place in France, Italy and Germany. He has visited many parts of America, including, California, Seattle, Chicago, Milwaukee, Florida and New York. He has travelled to Canada, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. His travels have also enabled him to teach in Japan, Australia and New Zealand. In April 2018, Pat visited Australia for the third time and it was wonderful to have more than 100 dancers taking part in the set dance classes in Melbourne. In 1994, Pat was invited by Irish Publisher Mercier Press to write a book on Irish Set Dancing. His first book, entitled ‘Toss the Feathers, Irish Set Dancing’ was published in 1995. It contained 64 dances and became the first standard reference Book for Set Dancers world wide. Since then five more dance books have been published, the latest officially launched at the beginning of 2018. Together, the five books form a complete anthology of Irish Set Dancing from the revival in the 1970s to 2019. Toss the Feathers, Irish Set Dancing (1995) The Flowing Tide, More Irish Set Dancing (2000) Apples in Winter, Irish Set and Social Dancing (2009) Tabhair Dom Do Lámh, Irish Set and Social Dancing (2014) Come West Along the Road, Irish Set and Social Dancing (2017) Pat has also produced some instructional DVDs on Set Dancing, the first recorded during his time living in Westport, County Mayo and others recorded during the South Sligo Summer School here in Tubbercurry and at the Joe Mooney Summer School in Drumshanbo. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/uilleann-pipes daily 0.75 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/c97a901a-63df-49c3-b0da-d4e97e88026b/Brian+Gallahar+%26+Paddy+Ryan%2C+Tubbercurry%2C+July+1990.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/0d4b320f-91b7-495a-8cb3-e863748df8fd/J_Fraher_photo_810_0021.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/uilleann-pipes/leonard-barry-t9pp8 monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648921053947-MOC9PO0J1518GVRCQUMD/Leonard+Barry+1.jpg Uilleann Pipes - Uilleann Pipes (All Levels) w/ Leonard Barry - Leonard Barry Leonard, from North Kerry, but now living in Sligo, is one of Ireland’s finest uilleann pipers. He has played and taught the pipes in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia. Leonard has worked with many of Ireland’s leading singer songwriters including Luka Bloom and John Spillane. Leonard recently released a CD entitled 'New Road' with fellow Sligo musicians Seamie O'Dowd and Rick Epping and Leitrim fiddle player Andy Morrow. Thanks to his input since moving to live in Sligo in recent years, the uilleann pipes has increased in popularity in the region. Long may this continue and develop. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/uilleann-pipes/mark-dunleavy-f5b93 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/688b9ab9-3d9d-489b-9073-33282f17bece/Mark+Dunleavy.jpg Uilleann Pipes - Uilleann Pipes (Beginner/Improv.) w/Mark Dunleavy - Mark Dunleavy Mark, from Bunnanadden, Co Sligo, is a former pupil of the South Sligo Summer School, having regularly attended Leonard Barry’s piping workshops at the school since he was a small boy. He is actively involved in his local Comhaltas branch in Ballymote where he is Youth Officer. He is a regular contributor to sessions around South Sligo. Having gained so much from the teaching and expertise of his mentor Leonard Barry during his formative playing years, Mark is delighted to now have the opportunity to share his knowledge and learning with summer school attendees who want to give the uilleann pipes a go or those who have made a start already and want to develop their playing further. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/uilleann-pipes/leonard-barry monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1648921053947-MOC9PO0J1518GVRCQUMD/Leonard+Barry+1.jpg Uilleann Pipes - Uilleann Pipes (Intermediate/Adv.) w/ Leonard Barry - Leonard Barry Leonard, from North Kerry, but now living in Sligo, is one of Ireland’s finest uilleann pipers. He has played and taught the pipes in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia. Leonard has worked with many of Ireland’s leading singer songwriters including Luka Bloom and John Spillane. Leonard recently released a CD entitled 'New Road' with fellow Sligo musicians Seamie O'Dowd and Rick Epping and Leitrim fiddle player Andy Morrow. Thanks to his input since moving to live in Sligo in recent years, the uilleann pipes has increased in popularity in the region. Long may this continue and develop. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/45ec16d9-bcc9-4afb-846d-afac2800274b/Marie+Flannery+%26+Pat+Murphy.jpg Céilithe - Make it stand out South Sligo Summer School Director Marie Flannery and Set Dancing Master & Tutor Pat Murphy at St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/566acf2d-5409-4f40-8e03-2f2f49a828b3/Pipers_Cross.jpg Céilithe - Make it stand out Welcoming Piper’s Cross Céilí Band to the South Sligo Summer School this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/2675c0a3-6163-448f-b243-09650c12e79d/Innisfree+C%C3%A9il%C3%AD+Band+Thurs+18th+July+2024.jpg Céilithe - Make it stand out Dancing to the Innisfree Céilí Band ~ St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry ~ Thursday, 18th July 2024. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/glenside-fghfy monthly 0.5 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/64d45a3d-84c6-48c1-b6bf-db4141b6882c/a5a23eecd146ef109ebdd881af083794.jpeg Céilithe - 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Set Dancing Céilí - Dartry Céilí Band - Make it stand out Dartry Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/risethedust-5r7kw monthly 0.5 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/7c7af391-8e2a-4c62-93be-1777f2ac831f/Piper%27s+Cross+CB.jpg Céilithe - Set Dancing Céilí - Piper’s Cross Céilí Band - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/swallows-tail-1-yl8j8-n4wg9-hdtnn monthly 0.5 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/62e25467-2d96-486b-8a77-7388340eb444/5-Cunningham-Music.jpeg Céilithe - Set Dancing Céilí - Matt Cunningham Céilí Band (Copy) - Make it stand out Matt Cunningham Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/swallows-tail-1-xmm3r monthly 0.5 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/74a1e82e-7e42-42f9-92f6-04a910e6320a/Swallow%27s+Tail+Ce%CC%81ili%CC%81+Band.jpg Céilithe - Set Dancing Céilí - Swallow’s Tail Céilí Band - Make it stand out Swallow’s Tail Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/glenside monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/64d45a3d-84c6-48c1-b6bf-db4141b6882c/a5a23eecd146ef109ebdd881af083794.jpeg Céilithe - Set Dancing Céilí - Glenside Céilí Band - Make it stand out Glenside Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/risethedust monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/54e9c557-177f-4773-9a24-23127c7475d1/282195930_711303906536087_1405396755330727500_n.jpg Céilithe - Set Dancing Céilí - Rise The Dust Céilí Band - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/dartry monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/3f5fddfd-8e97-4868-a184-1a5616430288/69889931_10157365971089020_138113838863089664_n.jpg Céilithe - Set Dancing Céilí - Dartry Céilí Band - Make it stand out Dartry Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/innisfree monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/81b2e29c-e6a1-4410-84cc-9f86b3254138/14918750_186532925136289_7769383558150581835_o.jpg Céilithe - Set Dancing Céilí - Donie Nolan & Taylor’s Cross - Make it stand out Donie Nolan & Taylor’s Cross Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/swallows-tail-2 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/574fa76e-91d8-4a92-bfa7-c5967189c28b/Innisfree+Ceili+Band2.jpg Céilithe - Set Dancing Céilí - Innisfree Céilí Band - Make it stand out Innisfree Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/ceilithe/swallows-tail-1 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/74a1e82e-7e42-42f9-92f6-04a910e6320a/Swallow%27s+Tail+Ce%CC%81ili%CC%81+Band.jpg Céilithe - Set Dancing Céilí - Swallow’s Tail - Make it stand out Swallow’s Tail Céilí Band https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/mixed-instruments-adults daily 0.75 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/00077e8f-723c-4f82-a8b5-6edc47aaab6c/Fiona+Doherty+%26+Some+of+her+Mixed+Instruments+Class+for+Adults+South+Sligo+Summer+School+2016.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/34521570-6123-4342-8ba5-b429e3d92973/Michael+Hurley+with+his+2024+Mixed+Instruments+Class.jpg https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/mixed-instruments-adults/michael-hurley-x23w8 monthly 0.5 2025-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/75fa6198-550e-49a8-b8f6-33e44df5026d/MH.png Mixed Instruments for Adults - Mixed Melody Instruments for Adults w/ Michael Hurley - 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. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/mixed-instruments-adults/michael-hurley monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/75fa6198-550e-49a8-b8f6-33e44df5026d/MH.png Mixed Instruments for Adults - Mixed Melody Instruments for Adults w/ Michael Hurley - 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. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/lectures daily 0.75 2026-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/b8d0192f-094a-46ca-b6be-4b222118b34f/Stephen+Doherty+Mon+Talk+15th+July+2024.jpg Lectures - Make it stand out St. Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry ~ Monday, 15th July 2024 ~ Stephen Doherty presents ‘Trad Tech Talk’ - An informative talk on the technical process & use of microphones for both recording and live instruments with traditional instruments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/7e1a6598-801f-4b0d-a6e2-705c543d9072/John+McEvoy+%26+John+Wynne+Tues+Talk+16th+July+2024.jpg Lectures - Make it stand out St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry ~ Tuesday, 16th July 2024 ~ John McEvoy (fiddle) & John Wynne (flute) ~ ‘Harmonious Traditions: Exploring fiddle and flute duets in South Sligo & East Mayo’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/1b2a26f5-2a29-4837-a3a9-5b6213a6156e/Junior+Davey+Talk+Wed+18th+July+2024.jpg Lectures - Make it stand out St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry ~ Wednesday, 17th July 2024 ~ Junior Davey, accompanied by Jason McGuinness (fiddle) & Amber McDonald (bones) during Junior’s presentation on ‘The Significance of Bodhrán & Bones in Traditional Irish Music’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/54e0d5a4-2393-44df-9b8e-2f086bce956c/Des+Hurley+%26+Chris+O%27Malley+Thurs+Talk+16th+July+2024.jpg Lectures - Make it stand out St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry ~ Thursday, 18th July, 2024 ~ Michael, Deirdre (flutes) & Des (fiddle) Hurley, accompanied by Chris O’Malley on keyboard during Des & Chris’ Lecture on ‘The Leeds Irish Music Community’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/6594bbe7-83d7-49fb-8b70-edcb0defa4eb/Donie+Nolan+Fri+Talk+19th+July+2024.jpg Lectures - Make it stand out St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry ~ Friday, 19th July 2024 ~ during Donie Nolan’s presentation on ‘The Music and Song of West Limerick’. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/lectures/lecture-donie-nolan monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/81b2e29c-e6a1-4410-84cc-9f86b3254138/14918750_186532925136289_7769383558150581835_o.jpg Lectures - Interactive Talk: ‘‘Music and Songs of West Limerick, presented by Donie Nolan - Donie Nolan Join musician and singer Donie Nolan on the Friday afternoon of this year’s summer school for an informal hour or more of music and song from his native area of West Limerick. Donie, leader of Donie Nolan & Taylor’s Cross Ceili Band, is one of many renowned musicians and singers from this part of the country, an area steeped in a rich tradition of music, song and dance. Names such as the Mulcahy Family and the Murphys from Abbeyfeale come to mind as well as a flurry of West Limerick box players including Derek Hickey, Dan Brouder, Domhnaill de Barra, Pa Foley, William Larkin, Gerald Culhane and the aforementioned Mick Mulcahy and Donal Murphy. Singers Con Greaney and Liam Woulfe, both from Athea, West Limerick, are just two names that spring to mind – indeed Liam’s dad Timmy Woulfe has been a regular attendee at Pat Murphy’s Set Dancing workshops and the céilithe in St Brigid’s Hall at the South Sligo Summer School down the years. Following Donie’s presentation on Friday afternoon, he and his band will be playing for the Friday night Céilí. A great day for West Limerick in South Sligo as we welcome them back to Tubbercurry after a brief absence of a few years.. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/lectures/lecture-hurley-omalley monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/0697f3a3-1e02-4d96-ac7f-1aec0412294b/Leeds+Irish+Community.jpg Lectures - Interactive Talk: ‘‘The Leeds Irish Music Community’’ presented by Des Hurley & Chris O’Malley - Presented by Des Hurley & Chris O'Malley The Irish Community in Leeds has particularly strong musical, historical and family connections with the bordering North Mayo communities around Bonniconlon, Attymas, Foxford, Lahardane and Crossmolina. Joined by members of and musicians from the Leeds-Irish community now living in North Mayo and South Sligo- including Des's older bother Michael- for an afternoon of traditional Irish music, fond memories and reminiscence. Untold Stories.The Irish Community in Leeds https://www.untoldstories.co.uk/ https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/lectures/lecture-junior-davey monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/77b117ca-97da-44df-9fc4-f0eefd2addae/Junior+Davey.jpg Lectures - Interactive Talk: ‘‘The Significance of Bodhrán & Bones in Traditional Irish Music’’ presented by Junior Davey - Junior Davey Photo Credit: Donal Hackett https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/lectures/lecture-wynne-mcevoy monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/8f4bec65-8306-45e7-ad4d-46c527584f25/John+Wynne+%26+John+McEvoy.jpg Lectures - Interactive Talk: ‘‘Harmonious Traditions: Exploring fiddle and flute Duets in South Sligo and East Mayo’’ presented by John Wynne & John McEvoy - Make it stand out The distinctive sound of a fiddle and flute duet is particularly associated with this area and in their presentation, John McEvoy & John Wynne, both deeply rooted in the tradition of fiddle and flute duet playing, will share their love and knowledge of this particular duet combination. When one thinks of fiddle and flute duets from the area, the names Peter Horan & Fred Finn and Jimmy Murphy & James Murray immediately come to mind as well as the fiddle and flute duet combination of Tommy Healy & Johnny Duffy. This is just to name a few. In more recent times, the fiddle and flute duet playing of Philip Duffy & Liam Kelly, Oisín Mac Diarmada & Damien Stenson and Cian & Caoimhe Kearins for example, all in their own way reflect influences from the South Sligo/East Mayo style of those duet players gone before them. This link will bring you to the PDF of the booklet published by Topic Records to accompany the album ‘Memories of Sligo’, a recording of Tommy Healy and Johnny Duffy, with Reg Hall on piano accompaniment, recorded in London in the mid 1970’s. Tommy was from the village of Montiagh, a small cluster of houses in Curry parish near the Mayo border. He and Johnny were second cousins, Johnny’s grandmother and Tommy’s grandfather being brother and sister. The two cousins both emigrated to London in the mid 1940’s. Well worth a read to whet your appetite: https://www.topicrecords.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/TSDL335.pdf https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/lectures/lecture-stephendoherty monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/c0d85e55-86f7-4857-8858-e631fe5b1a68/Stephen+Doherty+Talk+Pic.jpg Lectures - Interactive Talk: ‘‘Trad Tech Talk’’ presented by Stephen Doherty - Stephen Doherty In this Informative Talk, Stephen will share his vast knowledge and experience in the field of recording and performing traditional music, focussing on the technical process & use of microphones for both recording and live performance with traditional instruments. Stephen, from Foxford, Co. Mayo, began learning music at the age of 4 and through his teenage years began to accumulate numerous all-Ireland medals on whistle, bodhrán, drums, accordion and is a two time All-Ireland winning Champion on Melodeon and a senior All-Ireland Champion on the flute. He is one of the flute tutors at this year’s summer school. As an in demand front of house sound engineer Stephen has mixed well known acts such as We Banjo Three, Luka Bloom and Aldoc. He is involved in various recording projects and stage productions, including most recently a unique collaboration between the Ceol na nÓg Traditional Orchestra and the Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta which culminated in the world premiere of 'The North West Suite' performed on stage by over 100 young musicians at Sligo’s St Patrick's Festival in the outdoor setting of the newly designed Queen Maeve Square. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/concerts daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/bab77d8f-d9d4-4fd3-a6ef-3118a434561f/Junior+Davey+Tribute+Mon+15th+July+2024.jpg Concerts - Make it stand out The legendary bodhrán & bones player, Junior Davey addresses a full house at his Tribute Concert in ‘The May Queen’, Wolfe Tone Square, Tubbercurry ~ Monday, 15th July 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/a7bfc48a-c38a-4b1c-b06f-1e8b4d4de42a/John+Dwyer%2C+Marian+Egan%2C+Deirdre+Collis+%26+Fionnuala+Kearins+Tues+Recital+16th+July+2024.jpg Concerts - Make it stand out Whistle Tutors John Dwyer, Marian Egan, Deirdre Collis & Fionnuala Kearins ~ Fiddle, Flute & Whistle Recital ~ ‘The May Queen’, Wolfe Tone Square, Tubbercurry ~ Tuesday, 16th July 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/fbce43c6-7265-4de5-826a-76a67adb8fc6/Sinead+Johnston+Wed+Recital+17th+July+2024.jpg Concerts - Make it stand out Banjo Tutor Sinead Johnston ~ Wednesday Night Recital in ‘The May Queen’, Wolfe Tone Square, Tubbercurry ~ 17th July 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/ffe669c6-aeb5-46de-beb8-53b1b4b067a2/Caitr%C3%ADona%2C+R%C3%B3ise+%26+Marcus+%C3%93+Murch%C3%BA+Thurs+Recital+18th+July+2024.jpg Concerts - Make it stand out Muintir Uí Mhurchú ~ Caitríona, Róise & Marcas Ó Murchú, ag góilín ~ ‘The May Queen’, Tobar a’ Choire, Co Shligigh ~ Déardaoin 18ú Iúil 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/595ef835-1de7-4e4d-96c3-d46517d8562b/Leonard+Barry+%26+Aileen+Bourke+Fri+Concert+19th+July+2024.jpg Concerts - Make it stand out Tutors Leonard Barry (uilleann pipes) & Aileen Bourke (concertina) ~ Friday Night Concert at ‘The May Queen’, Wolfe Tone Square, Tubbercurry ~ 19th July 2024. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/concerts/grandconcert2024-g9db5 monthly 0.5 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/7b711aca-dc88-4566-9749-7d349b97afae/Grand+Traditional+Concert+Twitter+Post+2025.png Concerts - Grand Traditional Concert, featuring tutors, local & visiting musicians, singers & dancers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.southsligosummerschool.com/concerts/recital-bodhran-harp-pipes-singing-2024-96fny monthly 0.5 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f94e3f76ef733a00be5e99/7af4408b-70fa-430e-9b85-4eb45eb6cd8d/Bodhra%CC%81n%2C+Harp%2C+Uilleann+Pipes%2C+Sean+No%CC%81s+and+Traditional+Singing+2025.png Concerts - Recital: Bodhrán, Harp, Uilleann Pipes, Sean Nós & Traditional Singing - 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South Sligo Summer School Scoil Samhraidh Shligigh Theas Established in 1987, the South Sligo Summer School of Traditional Music, Song and Dance is held annually in Tubbercurry during the second week in July. The official opening takes place on the evening of the second Sunday in July and there follows a packed programme of formal and informal events for the week, including masterclasses, céilithe, workshops, talks, concerts, sessions and lots more. There is a particular emphasis placed on the Sligo style of fiddle and flute playing and this, alongside an extended range of workshops and new innovative elements each year, attracts people of all ages and abilities from near and far to attend and spend a week of total immersion in the local culture here in our community. 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