2026 Concertina Cruinniú Programme
Friday, 13 February
8.30pm – 10.00pm
Official Opening: By Harry Hughes, followed by the Clare Launch of “Across the Atlantic”, a CD by Andrew Caden & Conor McDonagh who will discuss the tunes and style of playing on the CD followed by tunes from Andrew & Conor.
Venue: Community Centre.
Admission: €10. Free for registered students.
10.00pm
Cosán Ceoil in selected pubs, with some of the leading concertina players and other musicians.
Admission free. Fáilte roimh chách.
Saturday, 14 February
9.00am
Grading for classes at Miltown Malbay Community Centre.
10.00am – 1.00pm (Short Break 11.15am)
Classes at Community Centre and St. Joseph’s National School.
Master class with Noel Hill. Pre-registration required.
All classes will be overseen by Master Tutor Noel Hill and conducted by a panel of experienced musicians and tutors: Colm Browne, Sorcha Curtin, Edel Fox, Bernie Geraghty, Noel Hill, Mairead Hurley, Aoife Kelly, Claire Keville, Jacqueline McCarthy, Mary MacNamara, Caoilfhionn Ní Fhrighil, Liam O’Brien, Conor O’Loughlin, Michelle O’Sullivan, Aidan Quigney and Jack Talty.
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Lecture: Stephen Chambers “The origins and development of the Concertina, illustrated with rare, original, and antique instruments”.
Venue: Community Centre.
Admission €5. Free for registered students.
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Open Junior Session: led by Bríd O’Donohue and Liam O’Brien
Venue: St. Joseph’s National School.
Admission free. Fáilte roimh chách.
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Open Intermediate Session (under 18s in advanced or master class): led by Michelle O’Sullivan and Áine O’Connell.
Venue: Community Centre.
Admission free. Fáilte roimh chách.
3.30pm – 5.00pm
Open Adult Session: led by Edel Fox and Neill Byrne.
Venue: Cleary’s Bar (Blonds)
Admission free. Fáilte roimh chách.
5.00pm – 6.00pm
The Listening Room: Noel Hill joined by Andrew Caden and Conor McDonagh.
Venue: Westbridge Bar & Restaurant.
Admission €15. Free for registered students.
8.30pm – 10.00pm
Cuallacht an Chonsairtín
Concertina Recital
Gráinne Ahern, Brendan Gillanders, Ríona Hely, Francis Droney, Claire Keville and John McMahon
Fear an Tí: Jack Talty.
This event will be recorded for ITMA.
Venue: Community Centre.
Admission €20. Cruinniú students €10.
10.00pm
Cosán Ceoil in selected pubs, with some of the leading concertina players and other musicians.
Admission free. Fáilte roimh chách.
Sunday, 15 February
10.00am – 1.00pm (Short Break 11.15)
Classes at Community Centre and St Joseph’s NS.
2.30pm – 5.30pm
Songs and Tunes
Tim Dennehy, Sean Lyons, Bernie Geraghty, John Kelly, Aoife Kelly and Charlie Le Brun.
Venue: The Forge at The Players Bar.
Admission free. Fáilte roimh chách.
Kevin Costello will be available for Concertina repairs in The Community Centre on Saturday and Sunday. 086 – 067 8973
Musicians in residence for the weekend: John Kelly, Aoife Kelly & Charlie Le Brun. See posters for local sessions.
Fee: For two days’ tuition and admission to all events except Saturday Night Concert.
Early Bird Registration: €70. Students must register and pay by 31st January 2026 to avail of this.
€85 thereafter. Please Register and pay on the Registration page
Further details: Contact [email protected] or 087-2897935, 087-6889239
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