34th Joe Mooney Summer School,Traditional Music and Song.

August 21, 2024 • Leave a Comment

The 34th Joe Mooney Summer School -Traditional Music,Song and Dance.

The 34th Joe Mooney Summer School in Drumshanbo, a festival of traditional music, song and dance, was a great success. Over sixty tutors conducted classes covering thirteen different musical instruments as well as various styles of singing and dancing. Classes ran from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day and hundreds of students from all over the world flocked to this picturesque County Leitrim town to improve their musical, singing and dancing skills.

Apart from the daily classes, there were a host of activities including informative talks, workshops, recitals, céilithe and sessions to enjoy throughout the week.

One of the great highlights of the week was undoubtedly the Grand Traditional Concert on Thursday last when all the tutors congregated in different groupings to provide a feast of unforgettable music, song and dance.

Nestling between the Arigna Mountains and Sliabh an Iarainn and situated on the southern tip of Lough Allen, the town of Drumshanbo has much to offer including the Shannon Blueway along with its many walkways, waterways and cycling trails.Photos David Knight.