October Sean-nós singing workshops at University of Galway

Mairéad Ní Fhlatharta, the 2024 Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence at University of Galway, will deliver the second series of sean-nós singing workshops, beginning Tuesday October 29^th at 6pm.

The free weekly workshops will continue on November 5^th, 12^th and 19^th at 6pm in the Seminar Room at the Centre for Irish Studies, Distillery Road, University of Galway.

From Baile an tSléibhe in Spiddal, Co Galway, Mairéad has been singing since she began attending classes at An Gaelacadamh at the age of seven. Amongst the teachers who shared their deep knowledge of the tradition with her, she mentions the formative influence of the late Pat Phádraic Tom Ó Conghaile and Peatsai Ó Ceannabháin. With their encouragement, she has also incorporated elements of the singing of Seosamh Ó hÉanaí and Darach Ó Catháin into her own distinctive style of singing. Mairéad also mentions Dara Bán and Caitlín Maude as seminal influences on her approach to sean-nós song.

         Welcoming the second series, Dr Nessa Cronin of the Centre for Irish Studies said: “There was high demand for the workshops last semester and they are a fantastic opportunity for our students and the local community to learn from Mairéad, who is really looking forward to singing with everyone again.”

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

For further information, contact Samantha Williams at 091 492051 or samantha.williams@universityofgalway.ie

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