Saturday 13th April
Music Workshops
10am to 1pm – The Workhouse
• Harp with Aonghus Rooney – suitable for players with 3 or more years’ experience.
• Easy Whistle with Kevin Sewell – suitable for novice musicians of all ages.
• Bi-lingual Singing Workshop with Aoife Ní Rhoideáin – suitable for novice singers of all ages.
• Fun Trad with Seán Walsh and Sinéad Finnegan – a class aimed at younger students who would not be ready for regular workshops. The emphasis is on having fun with music.
Registration will be from 9.15am and class cost is €10. Places for workshops are limited to 15 per class. To reserve a place, please send an email to patrickbyrnefestival@gmail.com with your name, age (if under 18) and contact telephone.
Master Classes
2pm to 5pm – The Workhouse
Fiddle (Gerry O’Connor); Accordion (Mairtín O’Connor); Banjo (Cathal Hayden) and Guitar (Seamie O’Dowd).
Registration will be from 1.15pm and master class cost is €15. All master classes are for players with 3 or more years’ experience. To reserve a place, please send an email to patrickbyrnefestival@gmail.com.
Sunday 14th April
Sean Nós Dance Workshop
Noon to 2pm – St. Louis Secondary School Hall, Carrickmacross
Ulster sean nós champion Aoife McCabe will lead this class which is suitable for both beginners and improvers. Wear comfortable shoes. Workshop fee €10.
