Ceol,
Craic &
Cultúr at Scoil
Cheoil an Earraigh
Baile an Fheirteáraigh (Ballyferriter) became the epicentre of the traditional music world last week as musicians and students of traditional music of all ages converged on the west Kerry village to experience five days of craic, ceol agus cultúr at Irish music school festival, Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh.
Almost 200 students, from children to senior citizens took part in traditional music masterclasses in a rang of instruments; accordion, bodhrán, uileann pipes, fiddle, tin whistle, flute, concertina, bag pipes, mouth organ, banjo and mandolin. Sean-nós singing and dancing was also on the menu as well as a host of concerts featuring some of Ireland, Scotland and America's best trad maestros. According to festival director, Niamh Ní Bhaoill this year's Scoil Cheoil was a resounding success, indicative of the growing interest in traditional Irish music, language and culture.
"We have had an amazing response once again this year" said Niamh. "The concerts were packed every night and we have more students attending the classes than ever before."
Almost 200 students, from children to senior citizens took part in traditional music masterclasses in a rang of instruments; accordion, bodhrán, uileann pipes, fiddle, tin whistle, flute, concertina, bag pipes, mouth organ, banjo and mandolin. Sean-nós singing and dancing was also on the menu as well as a host of concerts featuring some of Ireland, Scotland and America's best trad maestros. According to festival director, Niamh Ní Bhaoill this year's Scoil Cheoil was a resounding success, indicative of the growing interest in traditional Irish music, language and culture.
"We have had an amazing response once again this year" said Niamh. "The concerts were packed every night and we have more students attending the classes than ever before."
More information is available at www.scoilcheoil.com
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