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Drogheda Dispatches, Part 2: A Parent Perspective

Drogheda Dispatches, Part 2: A Parent Perspective

Many thanks to Mike De Georgeo for writing about his experience in Drogheda! Norah asked me to write a few thoughts about going to the Fleadh Cheoil in Ireland.  Our family of four traveled to Ireland with the CIM community twice, last month to Drogheda...

Drogheda Dispatches, Part 1

Overheard in a pub somewhere in Drogheda: “Where are the kids from? They’re fantastic!” “Minnesota in the States.” “…” “It’s in the middle at the top—on the border with Canada.” “…anywhere near Chicago?” “Sort of...”   Center for Irish Music students, parents and...

The tradition comes alive at the All Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda

We're celebrating our students' recent return from the All Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda. Check back soon for stories about their time spent learning from the masters, sharing tunes with new friends, and competing in numerous competitions. For now, check out the...

A tune-filled Irish Fair weekend

Another Irish Fair of MN is in the books, and we're so grateful to the students, parents, volunteers, and instructors who made this year's festival a great one! See the slideshow below for some photos from the weekend, and visit our Facebook page for the...

Help us bring the tradition home!

Support the CIM as we forge connections with the next generation of musicians at the All-Ireland Fleadh 2018! Center for Irish Music students played their hearts out at the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil in St. Louis in May, earning first and second place honors in all three...

CONGRATULATIONS TO CIM MIDWEST FLEADH COMPETITORS!

Congratulations to the Center for Irish Music's passionate and hard-working students who competed at the Midwest Regional Fleadh in St. Louis this year!  The Center for Irish Music sent 36 students with 71 entries, with 54 placing in the top three! Instructors Norah...

Teacher Feature

The Reel Deal

The Reel Deal

CIM instructor Brian Miller found a way to connect his love of Irish music to his northwoods roots.

Student Spotlight

From Cincinnati to Ennis

From Cincinnati to Ennis

In 2016, CIM sent 24 students to the Midwest Fleadh–including two who traveled all the way to Ireland.