by Laura | Nov 16, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Scoil Éigse Thanks to community support, 18 students from the Center for Irish Music attended Scoil Éigse tuition-free, spending four full days in music workshops taught by some of Ireland’s master artists. Fiddle is a popular instrument at the Center for Irish...
by Laura | Nov 16, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Making Headlines John Kelly, photographer for the Clare Champion, came to see Center for Irish Music students rehearse for their group competitions in an under-construction classroom on the campus of Coláiste Muire. Minnesota Contingent Makes the News in County Clare...
by Laura | Nov 16, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Sights & Sounds Seeing the sights in County Clare gives CIM students a deeper understanding of Irish music's sense of place “The Cliffs of Moher” is one of the classic jigs that Irish music students come know by heart. But the tune now means a little...
by Laura | Aug 11, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Early to Ennis Fleadh-bound Visitors Get a Big Welcome from County Clare While our comrades in St. Paul are gearing up for the Irish Fair of Minnesota this weekend, several CIM families have already landed in Ireland in preparation for the Fleadh Cheoil. Though we’re...
by Norah Rendell | Aug 11, 2017 | Fleadh 2017
Keep following us at the Fleadh Thanks to the Irish Gazette for sharing our students’ success at the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil in May. Starting on Monday, our students will dive into a four-day music immersion at Scoil Eigse. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram...