Traditional Irish Music

Traditional Music

Irish Traditional Music - Folk music is the product of a musical tradition that has been evolved through the process of oral transmission.

What is Traditional Music? - Irish traditional music accords to a definition made by the International Folk Music Council in 1954.

Notions about the Music - Some general notions about the music.

The Uilleann Pipes and the bodhrán - Read this account of two of Ireland's most famous instruments and learn how to play the bodhrán.

Killarney School of Music

Santa Ignace

Reidun & Colm Duet

Planxty Irwin on Harp & Flute

Composition by Marina Blyth

Written for her Daughter Kez, it is called The Kerry Princess

Ray O Sullivan Tells Yarn

Story of Crooked Johnny at KSOM Culture Night

Colm Guilfoyle on Whistle

KSOM music teacher plays Colonel Frasers Reel

KSOM Teachers Play Some Slides

Brush Dancing

Sean Nos Dance students perform at Culture Night 2011

Culture Night 2011

Some KSOM Teachers perform at Culture Night 2011

Kevin Crawford

Kevin Crawford (from Lunasa) plays some tunes at KSOM Exam Cert presentation

Singing Group at New Year Concert

Cian O Sullivan & Sean Kelliher play at Culture Night

Fiddle Ensemble at Killarney Summerfest

Kelliher Clan

Mike, Sean, Mary & Breeda Kelliher perform at Culture Night

Accordion Masterclass Workshop

Damien Mullane Accordion Workshop

Fiddle Masterclass Workshop

Siobhan Peoples Fiddle Workshop

Fiddle Masterclass Workshop

Siobhan Peoples fiddle workshop

Irish Dance History - The early history of Irish dance reveals a constant shifting of population through migration and invasions.
Dance Steps - The seven steps are the basic steps which need to be mastered before dancing a reel.
Irish Dances - some of the different styles of Irish Dance and examples of well known dances.
Irish Dance Music - The music to accompany the dance.
Irish Dance Costumes - The costumes of today's dancers reflect the clothing of Ireland from the eighth century.
Irish Dance Competitions - Irish Dancing competitions.