Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 2024 | 10am – 1pm | Ulster University, York Street, BT15 1ED

Multi-award-winning musician and composer from county Clare, Aisling Lyons is the holder of 8 All-Ireland titles, has performed internationally and collaborated with distinguished artists and musicians in various projects. With over 10 years teaching experience, she is the current harp tutor at the University of Limerick and has taught extensively at Irish and international summer schools; an acclaimed performer and teacher. Hot Press Magazine described her as ‘one of traditional music’s finest musicians. 

Hailing from Monaghan, Eilís Lavelle began learning music at a young age and completed her B.Mus degree at DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama where she received the Leo Rowsome award for the highest achievement in Irish traditional music. Eilís has gained much experience collaborating and performing with musicians from a wide range of genres and has performed and taught across the world. Broadcasts include performances on Tg4’s Sé mo Laoch and Geantraí, RTÉ Television, BBC Television and Radio, RTÉ Lyric Fm and Radio na Gaeltachta. Eilís is currently undertaking a PhD at Queen’s University, Belfast focusing on the Edward Bunting collection of music.  

The Summer School’s team of tutors is made up of internationally renowned performers with proven track records as teachers and educationalists. The primary means of teaching and learning will be ‘by ear’ with an emphasis in the less experienced classes of assisting pupils to develop oral/aural skills in addition to instrumental competency and developing core repertoire. All classes are designed for intermediate to advanced (minimum 2 years instrument experience) adults and children over 6 years of age except bodhrán, set dancing, sean nós dancing, traditional singing & sean nós singing which are suitable for beginners.