Classes
Music classes for children and adults take place in Marino College, Marino Mart on Saturday mornings between 9:00 and 11:30.
Junior tin whilstle classes (children only) take place in the Carlton Hall (Shelmartin Avenue in Marino) on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
More information here.
Bands
We train 8 highly acclaimed céili bands and music groups catering for 120 youing people between the ages of 8 and 18 preparing them for competition in the various Fleadhs and Feiseanna.
Sean Nós Dancing
We have embarked on an exciting new initiative - we are now running sean nós dancing classes in St Gabriel's parish hall in Dollymount. The classes are led by Sibéal Davitt. (Check Sibéal out here.) All members welcome - beginners and experienced dancers, children and adults alike. The cost is €5 per evening.
Adult Class/Slow Session
We run an Adult Class and Slow Session for learning adults. This takes place every Tuesday night in the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre (opposite Tesco at Arane Castle.)
There are two levels: Level 1 (Entry level) which takes place from 7:00 - 8:00 and Level 2 (Intermediate) which takes place from 8:00 to 9:00. There is also a guided slow session from 9:00 to 10:00. More information here.
Concerts
For the last 10 years the branch has put on a concert in the National Concert Hall showcasing our own talents side by side with some of the finest exponents of Irish Music today. Over the years performers have included Charlie Lennon, Danú, Jimmy McCarthy, Altan, Seán Keane, Martin Hayes & Denis Cahill, Michael O'Domhnall, Mairead Ní Dhomhnall, Tríona Ní Dhomhnall, Paddy Glackin, Frankie Gavin, Frances Black, Noel Hill, Mike McGoldrick and Liam O'Floinn.
Social Programme
The Branch runs a lively social programme. Upcoming events include our annual branch trip to Inis Oirr at Easter.