Workshops in music, song and dance come no better than at ‘Ceardlann Earraigh’, Celbridge, Co. Kildare,
in this its fourteenth consecutive year. Established by the Kildare County Board of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann,
this year’s event takes place on Saturday March 31st 2012.
Tutors:
Traditional Singing
Nollaig Ní Laoire
Steps and Sets
Aidan Vaughan
Concertina
Noel Hill
Concertina
Jack Talty
Banjo
Angelina Carberry
Fiddle
David Doocey
Fiddle
Fergal Scahill
Whistle
Seán Ryan
Whistle
Sarah-Jane Woods
Button Accordion
Danny O Mahoney
Flute
Tom Doorley
Bodhrán
Junior Davey
Information About the Workshops:
The workshops will be held in Scoil na Mainistreach, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Celbridge is situated 12 miles from Dublin city centre and is easily accessible from the N4, N7 and M50, with the 67 bus running directly to the village from Dublin city centre. Registration and grading takes place at 10.45am with the classes following from 11.30am to 4.30pm. Tea/Coffee/Soft Drinks and Sandwiches are provided for all participants during a the lunch break. The fee for the workshops is €20, which allows free entry, for junior participants, to ‘The Grand Concert’ at 8pm on the night.