Resources of teachers, organisations & festivals for sean nós singing, traditional fiddle & classical piano
Since I will not be available for private music or sean nós singing lessons until further notice, here is a list of alternative resources.
I might occasionally be teaching groups at different occasions but this will be rare.
There are some sean nós singing lessons for beginners, which I have recorded, available here:
https://saileog.blogspot.com/2025/04/sean-nos-singing-course-for-beginners.html
The sean nós singing course with Eoghan and I is now fully booked. However, we may do another singing course, online, in a few months.
I may add to this list if other resources become available. People can also find out more from the organisations and individuals listed here.
Please note that these are organisations and individuals I have personally either been in contact with, or learned from over the years, or have been involved with. I have also mentioned musicians and singers whom I would personally recommend, and believe to be available at some point this year for lessons.
All the websites of the festivals mentioned can be found easily online with a quick search of their names!
I would also suggest people listen to as many singers and musicians as possible, as you can learn a lot by listening.
Sean nós singing:
Group classes - seasonal courses - in person at the Cobblestone pub and online with Eithne Ní Chatháin - see https://irishsinging.com
Festivals with sean nós singing workshops:
February:
Tionól Niocláis Tóibín festival. Rinn Ó gCuanach, Co. Waterford.
Féile na Tána, Carlingford, Co. Louth.
Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle peninsula), Co. Kerry.
March/April:
Sean nós Cois Life, Dublin city centre.
April/May:
Féile Chois Cuain, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo.
May:
Féile Joe Éinniú, Carna, Iorras Aithneach, Connemara, Co. Galway.
Féile Róise Rua, Árainn Mhór (Arranmore island), Co. Donegal.
December: Éigse Dhiarmuid Uí Shúilleabháin, Cúil Aodha, Múscraí, Co. Cork.
Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair, Gaoth Dobhair, Co. Donegal.
Fiddle:
Aidan Connolly: https://aidanconnollymusic.com/lessons-in-irish-fiddle/
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh: https://www.mairead.ie/lessons/
Comhaltas (many teachers & locations):
Festivals with fiddle workshops/classes (not exhaustive):
February:
Tionól Niocláis Tóibín, Rinn Ó gCuanach, Co. Waterford
Féile na Tána, Carlingford, Co. Louth.
April/May:
Féile Chois Cuain, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo.
July:
Willie Clancy Summer School, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Joe Mooney Summer School, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Scoil Acla, Achill island, Co. Mayo
August:
Feakle Festival, Feakle, Co. Clare.
December:
Éigse Dhiarmuid Uí Shúilleabháin, Cúil Aodha, Múscraí, Co. Cork.
Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair, Gaoth Dobhair, Co. Donegal.
Classical piano:
TU Dublin conservatoire (formerly D.I.T. College of Music):
https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/faculties-and-schools/arts-humanities/conservatoire/study-with-us/departments/keyboard-studies/