Welcome to Fiddlers Retreat, the first and only school of its kind in Ireland that runs a Traditional Irish Music and Culture School. Whether you are a musician or simply a music lover there is a course for you at Fiddlers Retreat.
You can enjoy a combination of the following
elements on both the Irish Fiddle Courses and on the Appreciation
Courses: Traditional Irish music tuition ( fiddle or tin-whistle).
Escorted afternoon outings to many of Irelands famous historic and scenic
sights. Irish language workshops.
Traditional Irish cookery demonstrations. Outings to Irish sporting events.
Outings to night time Traditional Irish Music Sessions where you will
be welcome to play. Free time to relax and enjoy the countryside. Enjoy
a drink and chat in the local village pub. Home-stay accommodation and
meals add to your unique and authentic Irish holiday experience.
The Irish music, Culture
and Cookery Appreciation Holiday
The Appreciation Holiday is designed specifically for non-musicians and
musicians of other instruments, styles and traditions of music who want
to experience many elements of our rich cultural heritage.
The Irish Fiddle Course
The Irish Fiddle Courses is designed for fiddlers and violinists, players
of all levels from total beginners to advanced level are welcome to attend
the courses that run throughout the year. Class sizes are always small
and students placed in courses with players of similar standards.
Whether it's classical, jazz, country etc. ... Come along and while you are on holiday you will learn how to play Traditional Irish music from a professional performer and teacher in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
So, if you are a violinist and want to soak Irish Ceol (music), culture and cuisine at its best then this is the place for you.
If you are a violinist and want to take a break from your usual music scene and immerse yourself in something new then this is the holiday for you.
If you already play Irish music and want to learn more then this is the course for you.
Please read on for more information on the Fiddlers Retreat experience ...
