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Tin-Whistle Classes- Summerhill on Monday Evenings
Kickstart your child’s musical journey — 13 weeks for just €65!
Limited-time offer for beginner’s & basic TW— book now!
5:30pm – 6:00pm
Total Beginners (Children)
For students starting Tin Whistle for the first timeBasic (Children)
For students who know a few tunesPolka Standard Whistle Class
6:00pm – 6:30pm
Beginners (Children)
For students with some basic experienceBasic (Children)
For students who know a few tunesPolka Standard Whistle Class
Adult-Only Basic Class – with Sean Carroll
For adult learners with some experience
6:30pm – 7:00pm
Intermediate / Basic Jig Level – with Sean Carroll
(Basic single-jigs, double jigs etc)
Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)
Class 1 – 12 January
Class 2 – 19 January
Class 3 – 26 January
NO CLASS – 02 February
Class 4 – 09 February
NO CLASS – 16 February
Class 5 – 23 February
Class 6 – 02 March
Class 7 – 09 March
NO CLASS – 16 March
Class 8 – 23 March
NO CLASS – 30 March
NO CLASS – 06 April
Class 9 – 13 April
Class 10 – 20 April
Class 11 – 27 April
NO CLASS – 04 May
Class 12 – 11 May
Class 13 – 18 May
Fiddle Classes with Caoimhe Kearins
Summerhill on Monday Evenings
🎵Please note: In January 2026, we are accepting new students at Improver and Advanced levels in all classes. Complete beginners are welcome in Tin Whistle and Flute only. Beginners on other instruments will need to commence classes in September.
🎶 starting Mon 8th Sep
6pm- Beginner’s Fiddle since September
6:30pm- Basic Fiddle
7pm Improver Fiddle
7:30pm Advanced Fiddle
Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)
Please note: The term includes 13 classes in total.
Only 12 classes are paid for, as one class is owed from the previous term.
Class 1 – 12 January (owed from previous term)
Class 2 – 19 January
Class 3 – 26 January
NO CLASS – 02 February
Class 4 – 09 February
NO CLASS – 16 February
Class 5 – 23 February
Class 6 – 02 March
Class 7 – 09 March
NO CLASS – 16 March
Class 8 – 23 March
NO CLASS – 30 March
NO CLASS – 06 April
Class 9 – 13 April
Class 10 – 20 April
Class 11 – 27 April
NO CLASS – 04 May
Class 12 – 11 May
Class 13 – 18 May
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.
Kickstart your child’s musical journey — 13 weeks for just €150
6pm- Beginner’s Flute
6:30pm- Jigs with ornamentation (Level as of February 2026)
7pm Improver Wind Reels
7:30pm Advanced Wind - For Tin-Whistle & Flute players
Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)
Class 1 – 12 January
Class 2 – 19 January
Class 3 – 26 January
NO CLASS – 02 February
Class 4 – 09 February
NO CLASS – 16 February
Class 5 – 23 February
Class 6 – 02 March
Class 7 – 09 March
NO CLASS – 16 March
Class 8 – 23 March
NO CLASS – 30 March
NO CLASS – 06 April
Class 9 – 13 April
Class 10 – 20 April
Class 11 – 27 April
NO CLASS – 04 May
Class 12 – 11 May
Class 13 – 18 May
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.
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/Basic Jig Level class with Sean
7pm Beginner’s accordion
7:30pm Intermediate/advanced accordion
Monday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)
Class 1 – 12 January
Class 2 – 19 January
Class 3 – 26 January
NO CLASS – 02 February
Class 4 – 09 February
NO CLASS – 16 February
Class 5 – 23 February
Class 6 – 02 March
Class 7 – 09 March
NO CLASS – 16 March
Class 8 – 23 March
NO CLASS – 30 March
NO CLASS – 06 April
Class 9 – 13 April
Class 10 – 20 April
Class 11 – 27 April
NO CLASS – 04 May
Class 12 – 11 May
Class 13 – 18 MayAbout 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 with Aileen Bourke on Tuesdays
in Summerhill, Sligo
6:30pm- Beginner started in Sep 2025
7pm- Basic
7:30pm Improver
8pm Advanced
Please note: In January 2026, we are accepting new students at Improver and Advanced levels in all classes. Complete beginners are welcome in Tin Whistle and Flute only. Beginners on other instruments will need to commence classes in September.
Tuesday Night Classes – 2026 (13 classes)
Class 1: 13 January
Class 2: 20 January
Class 3: 27 January
NO CLASS – 03 February
Class 4: 10 February
NO CLASS – 17 February
Class 5: 24 February
Class 6: 03 March
Class 7: 10 March
NO CLASS – 17 March
Class 8: 24 March
NO CLASS – 31 March
NO CLASS – 07 April
Class 9: 14 April
Class 10: 21 April
Class 11: 28 April
NO CLASS – 05 May
Class 12: 12 May
Class 13: 19 May
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.
🎶 Harp Classes with Michael Rooney on Tuesdays
6:30pm- Beginners (since September 2025)
7:10 pm- Basic Harp
7:50-8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Harp
The harp term runs over 13 weeks in total. Continuing students are charged for 10 classes only, as the first three Tuesday harp classes are carried forward from the previous term. (Completely new students will have a supplementary fee of E35)
In January 2026, we are accepting new students at Improver and Advanced levels in all classes. Complete beginners are welcome in Tin Whistle and Flute only. Beginners on other instruments will need to commence classes in September.
Tuesday Classes (January–May) Term of 13 weeks
Class 1: 13 January (owed from previous term)
Class 2: 20 January (owed from previous term)
Class 3: 27 January (owed from previous term)
NO CLASS – 03 February
Class 4: 10 February
NO CLASS – 17 February
Class 5: 24 February
Class 6: 03 March
Class 7: 10 March
NO CLASS – 17 March
Class 8: 24 March
NO CLASS – 31 March
NO CLASS – 07 April
Class 9: 14 April
Class 10: 21 April
Class 11: 28 April
NO CLASS – 05 May
Class 12: 12 May
Class 13: 19 May
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.
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
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
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 Information
Instrument rental is available to registered Summerhill students attending Monday or Tuesday classes.
✅ One annual fee covers 11 Months (September 2025 – end July 2026).
✅ Special Offer: 50% off rental fees for the first year (2025–2026).
📌 Summary (at a glance):
Harp / Concertina:€180 → €90 + €50 deposit (full year)
Flute / Fiddle / Button Accordion:€90 → €45 + €45 deposit (full year)
All instruments must be returned by mid-August 2026.
🎵 Harp & Concertina Rental
Rental period: September 2025 – August 2026 (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 2025 – August 2026 (11.5 months)
One-time fee (with 50% discount): €45 (covers the full year)
Security deposit: €45 (payable on collection)
🎶 Instrument Rental Information
Instrument rental is available to registered Summerhill students attending Monday or Tuesday classes.
✅ One annual fee covers 11 Months (September 2025 – end July 2026).
✅ Special Offer: 50% off rental fees for the first year (2025–2026).
📌 Summary (at a glance):
Harp / Concertina:€180 → €90 + €50 deposit (full year)
Flute / Fiddle / Button Accordion:€90 → €45 + €45 deposit (full year)
All instruments must be returned by mid-August 2026.
🎵 Harp & Concertina Rental
Rental period: September 2025 – August 2026 (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 2025 – August 2026 (11.5 months)
One-time fee (with 50% discount): €45 (covers the full year)
Security deposit: €45 (payable on collection)
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