January University of Galway hosts series of sean-nós singing workshops

Award-winning 2025-26 Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence at University of Galway Orla Ní Fhinneadha will lead a second series of sean-nós singing workshops.

 The workshops begin on Thursday January 29^th at 6pm, and will continue on 5, 12, 19, and 26 February in the Seminar Room at the Centre for Irish Studies, Distillery Road, University of Galway.

 All sessions are free and open to everyone.

Hailing from An Chloich Mhór, Baile na hAbhann, Co Galway, Orla Ní Fhinneadha began singing as a child, inspired by sean-nós classes with Máire Pheitir Uí Dhroighneáin, a former University of Galway singer-in-residence, and her father, Jimi Ó Fhinneadha.

 Orla’s teaching skills gained widespread recognition during the Covid pandemic through a series of videos for Cúla 4 ar Scoil, which continue to help children learn traditional Irish songs today.

 Dr Méabh Ní Fhuartháin, Head of Irish Studies at University of Galway, said: “Orla is one of the singers of our generation who is focused on the tradition. The richness of her place and her family can be heard in every note.”

 This project is funded by Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta and An Chomhairle Ealaíon in association with the Centre for Irish Studies at the University of Galway.

 Further information available from Samantha Williams at 091 492051 or samantha.williams@universityofgalway.ie.  

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