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July 22nd – 26th, 2013
Applications for the 10th Meitheal Summer School 2013 before March 22nd!
Meitheal 2013, the 10th edition will run from July 22nd – 26th in Villiers School, Limerick. A stellar cohort of tutors is being lined– up, many of them from overseas. Reaction to Meitheal 2012 was extremely positive and many students highlight the Finale Concert, and the appearance with Beoga at the Fleádh Cheoil na hÉireann as being unforgettable experiences.
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July 21st–28th, 2013, Rostrevor Co. Down, Northern Ireland
www.fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk
2012 was an excellent year for this International Festival. Thousands of people attended the eight day event enjoying artists such as The Sands Family, The Mac Connell Brothers. John Sheahan, Eleanor Shanley, Seamus Begley, Steve Cooney, Frankie Lane, Mick Hanly, Paul Kelly, Zoe Conway, John McIntyre, Kevin Doherty, The Henry Girls and a host of other artists local and international.
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July 20th–27th, 2013
www.joemooneysummerschool.com
Twenty five years a–growing and now in full bloom. The story of its growth is both interesting and amazing. It began in 1989 when a small seed was sown in a small town in Co. Leitrim by a small group of people who set out to promote the unique style of Leitrim music and traditional culture.
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July 14th – 20th, 2013
www.sssschool.org
The 27th South Sligo Summer School of Traditional Music, Song & Dance takes place in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, from July 14th – 20th, 2013. Instruments taught include: fiddle, flute, tin whistle, harp, uilleann pipes, concertina, button accordion, piano accordion, banjo, traditional guitar and bodhrán.
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July 14th – 20th, 2013
www.catskillsirishartsweek.org
The 19th Annual Catskills Irish Arts Weeks in East Durham, New York, July 14th–20th, 2013 presented by The MJ Quill Irish Cultural and Sports Center is right around the corner!
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Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, July 6th–14th, 2013
www.scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com
The 41st annual Willie Clancy Summer School will be officially opened by Orlaith McBride, Director of The Arts Council, on Saturday evening, July 6th. This will mark the beginning of a week long run of organised events featuring tuition, lectures, recitals, concerts and céilithe, around which a web of informal music sessions will evolve, creating the dynamic festival atmosphere that is part of the Willie Clancy week.
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June 24th – July 5th, 2013
www.blas.ie
The Blas Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance returns to the Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick for the 17th successive year this June 24th until July 5th.
Blas is now firmly established as one of Ireland’s most prestigious summer schools, drawing students from all over the world to spend two weeks gaining access to the finest Irish musicians, singers and dancers.
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June 21st, 2013
Ennis Roots Weekend is a new Gathering inspired event for Co. Clare, the home of traditional music. Following on from the success of Love: live music – Ennis last year, Clare’s county town will again host a free concert on June 21st to connect with music day around the globe. Developing to a full weekend of music for 2013, the festival will be filled with events for visitors and locals alike to take part in and come together to enjoy some of Ireland’s best known musicians and groups and even have the opportunity to join them on stage! You can take a tour of their boutique town and meet shop owners who will be offering a great Ennis welcome.
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May 19th – 27th, 2013
www.fleadhnua.com
This year will be the occasion of the 40th Fleadh Nua to be held in Ennis, Co. Clare from May 19th – May 27th. It is also the Year of the Gathering and Fleadh Nua 2013 will welcome people from all corners of the world to celebrate with concerts, ceilis, singing sessions, music session trail, street entertainment, recitals, CD launches, free lunchtime concerts, set and ceili dancing competitions and much more.
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May 9th – 12th, 2013
www.galwayearlymusic.com
Word Play: which came first – words or music?
From 17th century Roman music to the performance of Early Irish poetry and a playful look at the dark side of fairytales, join them for a rich tapestry of medieval renaissance and baroque vocal and instrumental music. Their theme is a ‘chicken and egg’ question that will be considered from many angles. Telling stories, expressing emotions and embodying the sacred, in all these both vocal and instrumental music play a part.
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