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€65.00 €150.00

Tin-Whistle Classes- Summerhill on Monday Evenings

Kickstart your child’s musical journey — 13 weeks for just €65!

Beginner & Basic Levels

6:00–6:30pm

  • Total Beginners (Children) – For students starting Tin Whistle for the first time

  • Polka Standard Whistle Class with Olivia Mc Ternan

6:30–7:00pm

  • Total Beginners (Children) – For students starting Tin Whistle for the first time

  • Basic (Children) – For students who know a few tunes

  • Polka Standard Whistle Class

7:30–8:00pm

  • Polka Level Class with Niamh McGloin

Intermediate & Advanced Levels

6:00–6:30pm

  • Adult Only Whistle Class with Sean Carroll

6:30–7:00pm

  • Jig Level Class with Olivia Mc Ternan

7:00–7:30pm

  • Advanced Tin Whistle Class with Olivia Mc Ternan

7:30-8pm

  • Basic Reel Level with Olivia Mc Ternan

Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)

  1. Monday 14 September 2026

  2. Monday 21 September 2026

  3. Monday 28 September 2026

  4. Monday 5 October 2026

  5. Monday 12 October 2026

  6. Monday 19 October 2026

  7. Monday 2 November 2026

  8. Monday 9 November 2026

  9. Monday 16 November 2026

  10. Monday 23 November 2026

  11. Monday 30 November 2026

  12. Monday 7 December 2026

  13. Monday 14 December 2026

Fiddle-Caoimhe Kearins (Mondays) Fiddle-Caoimhe Kearins (Mondays)
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Fiddle-Caoimhe Kearins (Mondays)
€150.00

Fiddle Classes with Caoimhe Kearins

Summerhill on Monday Evenings

  • 6pm- Beginner’s Fiddle

  • 6:30pm- Basic Fiddle

  • 7pm Improver Fiddle

  • 7:30pm Advanced Fiddle

Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)

  1. Monday 14 September 2026

  2. Monday 21 September 2026

  3. Monday 28 September 2026

  4. Monday 5 October 2026

  5. Monday 12 October 2026

  6. Monday 19 October 2026

  7. Monday 2 November 2026

  8. Monday 9 November 2026

  9. Monday 16 November 2026

  10. Monday 23 November 2026

  11. Monday 30 November 2026

  12. Monday 7 December 2026

  13. Monday 14 December 2026

About Caoimhe Kearins

Caoimhe Kearins hails from Collooney, outside the town of Ballymote, Co. Sligo. She is the third generation of a family steeped in traditional music & song and is a Senior All Ireland fiddle, singing and lilting champion. In 2017 she won the prestigious Senior Fiddler of Dooney title. Caoimhe has previously taught traditional singing. She has tutored at several other festivals and summer schools in recent years and she brings a rich store of skill, a deep understanding of the tradition and experience to her teaching.

Flute Class June McCormack (Mon.) Flute Class June McCormack (Mon.)
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Flute Class June McCormack (Mon.)
€150.00

Kickstart your child’s musical journey — 13 weeks for just €150

  • 6pm- Beginner’s Flute

  • 6:30pm- Basic Flute

  • 7pm Improver Flute

  • 7:30pm Advanced Flute

Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)

  1. Monday 14 September 2026

  2. Monday 21 September 2026

  3. Monday 28 September 2026

  4. Monday 5 October 2026

  5. Monday 12 October 2026

  6. Monday 19 October 2026

  7. Monday 2 November 2026

  8. Monday 9 November 2026

  9. Monday 16 November 2026

  10. Monday 23 November 2026

  11. Monday 30 November 2026

  12. Monday 7 December 2026

  13. Monday 14 December 2026

About June McCormack

One of Ireland’s finest flute players and gifted teachers, June comes from Ballintogher, Co. Sligo. In 1998, she was awarded The TG4 Gradam ‘Young Musician of the Year Award’ in the Town Hall Theatre in Galway, and that same year, she won the All Ireland Senior Flute Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Ballina. A primary school teacher by profession, June has published two seminal flute tutorial books in recent years, Fliúit (2006) and Fliúit 2 (2009).  She has recorded three CDs with Michael Rooney; ‘Tobar an Cheoil’ (2022), ‘Land’s End’ (2006) and Draíocht’ (2004). June is a member of Sligo’s Dartry Ceili Band.

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€65.00 €150.00

Kickstart your Musical journey — 13 week Term

  • 6pm- Polka Level with Olivia Mc Ternan

  • 6:30pm- Jig Level with Olivia Mc Ternan

  • 7pm Advanced Level with Olivia Mc Ternan

  • 7:30pm Basic Reel Level with Olivia Mc Ternan

Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)

Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)

  1. Monday 14 September 2026

  2. Monday 21 September 2026

  3. Monday 28 September 2026

  4. Monday 5 October 2026

  5. Monday 12 October 2026

  6. Monday 19 October 2026

  7. Monday 2 November 2026

  8. Monday 9 November 2026

  9. Monday 16 November 2026

  10. Monday 23 November 2026

  11. Monday 30 November 2026

  12. Monday 7 December 2026

  13. Monday 14 December 2026

About Olivia Mc Ternan

One of Ireland’s finest tin-whistle players & musicians.

Accordion - Sean Carroll (Mondays) Accordion - Sean Carroll (Mondays)
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Accordion - Sean Carroll (Mondays)
€150.00

Button Accordion Classes- Sean Carroll

Summerhill on Monday Evenings

🎶 Kickstart your child’s musical journey — 13 weeks for just €150

  • 6pm: Adult only Basic Tin-Whistle Class with Sean

  • 6:30pm Intermediate Tin-Whistle class with Sean

  • 7pm Beginner’s accordion

  • 7:30pm Intermediate/advanced accordion

Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)

  1. Monday 14 September 2026

  2. Monday 21 September 2026

  3. Monday 28 September 2026

  4. Monday 5 October 2026

  5. Monday 12 October 2026

  6. Monday 19 October 2026

  7. Monday 2 November 2026

  8. Monday 9 November 2026

  9. Monday 16 November 2026

  10. Monday 23 November 2026

  11. Monday 30 November 2026

  12. Monday 7 December 2026

  13. Monday 14 December 2026

About Sean Carroll

Seán began his musical journey on the tin whistle under the guidance of Kevin McTernan and later progressed to the accordion, taught by his father, Michael. Both were members of the County Leitrim Céilí Band. He has competed extensively at the Fleadh Cheoil, most notably winning the Senior Céilí Band competition with The Dartry Céilí Band in 2009. His sister Noelle, a flute player, was also a member of the band.

An experienced and dedicated teacher, Seán is passionate about passing on the tradition. He is married to Claire, and together they have three children—Emma, Lucy, and Tara—all of whom play both classical and traditional music.

Concertina Classes - Aileen Bourke (Tuesdays) Concertina Classes - Aileen Bourke (Tuesdays)
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Concertina Classes - Aileen Bourke (Tuesdays)
€150.00

🎶 Concertina Classes with Aileen Bourke on Tuesdays

in Summerhill, Sligo

  • 6:30pm- Beginner

  • 7pm- Basic

  • 7:30pm Improver

  • 8pm Advanced

Tuesday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)

  1. Tue 15 Sep 2026

  2. Tue 22 Sep 2026

  3. Tue 29 Sep 2026

  4. Tue 6 Oct 2026

  5. Tue 13 Oct 2026

  6. Tue 20 Oct 2026

  7. Tue 3 Nov 2026

  8. Tue 10 Nov 2026

  9. Tue 17 Nov 2026

  10. Tue 24 Nov 2026

  11. Tue 1 Dec 2026

  12. Tue 8 Dec 2026

  13. Tue 15 Dec 2026

About Aileen

Senior All-Ireland Champion Concertina player, Aileen Bourke is a graduate from the Irish Music and Dance course at the University of Limerick where she obtained a first class honours degree. In recent years she has played extensively throughout Ireland, the UK and America. From Bonniconlon, County Mayo, she is highly sought after as a music tutor.

Aileen took home All-Ireland fleadh medals for 5 consecutive years and was fortunate enough to become the senior concertina all Ireland champion at the 2019 All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda.

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Harp Classes - Michael Rooney (Tuesdays)
€150.00

🎶 Harp Classes with Michael Rooney on Tuesdays

  • 6:30pm- Beginners

  • 7pm- Basic Harp

  • 7:30pm Intermediate Harp

  • 8pm Advanced Harp

The harp term runs over 13 weeks in total.

Term Dates Sep -Dec 2026

  1. Tue 15 Sep 2026

  2. Tue 22 Sep 2026

  3. Tue 29 Sep 2026

  4. Tue 6 Oct 2026

  5. Tue 13 Oct 2026

  6. Tue 20 Oct 2026

  7. Tue 3 Nov 2026

  8. Tue 10 Nov 2026

  9. Tue 17 Nov 2026

  10. Tue 24 Nov 2026

  11. Tue 1 Dec 2026

  12. Tue 8 Dec 2026

  13. Tue 15 Dec 2026

About Michael Rooney

Michael Rooney is a prolific composer and is widely regarded as one of the foremost players of the traditional Irish harp. Michael was awarded the TG4 Composer of the Year in 2017.

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Free Irish Classes (Mondays)
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FREE IRISH CLASSES – ALL WELCOME

Always wanted to learn Irish? Now’s your chance.

Beginners welcome – friendly, relaxed classes

Mondays 6–7pm
Room 312 – Summerhill

Only requirement: Branch membership €12 per adult per year

Start your Irish journey today!

www.lochgile.ie

Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)

  1. Monday 14 September 2026

  2. Monday 21 September 2026

  3. Monday 28 September 2026

  4. Monday 5 October 2026

  5. Monday 12 October 2026

  6. Monday 19 October 2026

  7. Monday 2 November 2026

  8. Monday 9 November 2026

  9. Monday 16 November 2026

  10. Monday 23 November 2026

  11. Monday 30 November 2026

  12. Monday 7 December 2026

  13. Monday 14 December 2026

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Enrolments Now Open for Irish Traditional Music Classes
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Connacht Fleadh July 2026
Connacht Fleadh July 2026
Congrats to all our County Fleadh Prizewinners
Congrats to all our County Fleadh Prizewinners

Where the Flame Burns & Music Flows

Craobh Loch Gile is a new branch of Comhaltas in Sligo town.
We nurture Irish traditional music for all ages through expert tuition, céilí band, group & performance opportunities, Gaeilge & sessions.
Here, music is heritage, belonging, and connection.

Membership of Craobh Loch Gile

Family CCE Membership Family CCE Membership
Family CCE Membership
€20.00

Comhaltas Membership Information

Membership is purchased once per year and runs from September to September.

Membership application details are retained for two years. Access to this information is restricted to relevant Comhaltas staff and branch officers, and is used solely for Comhaltas administration and activities.

Comhaltas does not share personal data with third parties.

This applies to all members of Craobh Loch Gile.


Instrument Rental Term 1

Family CCE Membership Family CCE Membership
Family CCE Membership
€20.00

Comhaltas Membership Information

Membership is purchased once per year and runs from September to September.

Membership application details are retained for two years. Access to this information is restricted to relevant Comhaltas staff and branch officers, and is used solely for Comhaltas administration and activities.

Comhaltas does not share personal data with third parties.

This applies to all members of Craobh Loch Gile.


Instrument rental for Accordions, Flutes & Fiddles Instrument rental for Accordions, Flutes & Fiddles
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Instrument rental for Accordions, Flutes & Fiddles
€50.00 €90.00

🎶 Instrument Rental Information

Instrument rental is available to registered Summerhill students attending Monday or Tuesday classes, subject to availability

✅ One annual fee covers 11 Months (September 2026 – End July 2027).
✅ Special Offer: 50% off rental fees for the first year (2026-2027)

✅ Students must enrol in the class that matches their rented instrument (e.g. flute, fiddle, accordion, harp or concertina).

📌 Summary (at a glance):

  • Harp / Concertina:Refundable €50 deposit (full year)

  • Flute / Fiddle / Button Accordion:Refundable €45 deposit (full year)

All instruments must be returned by end July.

🎵 Harp & Concertina Rental

  • Rental period:September 2026 – August 2027 (11.5 months)

  • One-time fee (with 50% discount): €90 (covers the full year)

  • Security deposit: €50 (payable on collection)

🎻 Flute, Fiddle & Button Accordion Rental

  • Rental period: September 2026 – August 2027 (11.5 months)

  • One-time fee (with 50% discount): €45 (covers the full year)

  • Security deposit: €45 (payable on collection)

Instrument rental for Harps/Concertinas Instrument rental for Harps/Concertinas
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Instrument rental for Harps/Concertinas
€90.00 €180.00

🎶 Instrument Rental

Instrument rental is available to registered Summerhill students attending Monday or Tuesday classes, subject to availability of instruments.

✅ One annual fee covers 11 Months (September 2026 – End July 2027).
✅ Special Offer: 50% off rental fees for the first year (2026-2027)

✅ Students must enrol in the class that matches their rented instrument (e.g. flute, fiddle, accordion, harp or concertina).

📌 Summary (at a glance):

  • Harp / Concertina:Refundable €50 deposit (full year)

  • Flute / Fiddle / Button Accordion:Refundable €45 deposit (full year)

All insruments must be returned by July..

🎵 Harp & Concertina Rental

  • Rental period:September 2026 – August 2027 (11.5 months)

  • One-time fee (with 50% discount): €90 (covers the full year)

  • Security deposit: €50 (payable on collection)

🎻 Flute, Fiddle & Button Accordion Rental

  • Rental period: September 2026 – August 2027 (11.5 months)

  • One-time fee (with 50% discount): €45 (covers the full year)

  • Security deposit: €45 (payable on collection)