The School
Founded by a committee of local people, including Martin Talty, Muiris Ó Rócháin and Harry Hughes, who were all friends or fellow musicians of the late Willie Clancy in 1973, the school has a fine reputation as an event where Irish traditional music can be learned and practised by all. People from as far as Japan and Argentina come every year. Students are children or teenagers as well as adults. All are mixed within classes according to level of prowess on a particular instrument. It is possible during the week to attend activities as different as reed making workshops for pipes, as well as concertina classes, for example.
Classes are held in different venues: schools, hotels, and private houses. Depending on the student's wishes, it is possible to change teachers during the week. Teachers are chosen for their expertise and many are renowned exponents of Irish music and song.
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