July 27th - August 10th 2002
Traditional Music Course, Writers' Workshop, Concerts,
Set Dance & Céilí Workshop, Art workshops / Exhibitions,
Poetry Reading, Gaeilg'Acla. Cúrsaí Cheoil Tradisiúnta.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC COURSES
Registration for all classes is at The Wavecrest Hotel, Dooagh, on Monday 28th July
at 9a.m.
Daily Classes :
Mon.-Fri. at 10a.m.-1p.m.
Course Fee, if not previously paid,
must be paid when
pupils are registered.
Instruments Tutors:
Accordian :
Tom Doherty, Micheal Gallagher, Catherine McNamara, Orla Calvey & P.J. Hernon.
Banjo :
Maria Cafferkey & Patricia Gallagher
Concert Flute :
Paul McGrattan, Peter Molloy, Hammy Hamilton & Colm O'Donnell.
Concertina :
Sarah Calvey, Jackline McCarthy
Fiddle :
Paddy Ryan, Diarmuid Gielty, John McHugh, Claire Hanley & Ann Gallagher.
Tin Whistle :
Des Cafferkey, Tony Patten, John McNamara, Eoin McNamara & Rory McGinty.
Harp :
tutor to be confirmed
Uileann pipes :
Kieran O'Malley, Robbie Hannan, Mikie Smyth
John Butler, Tommy Keane, Brian Gallagher and Andreas Rogge (Pipemaker)
Sean-Nós Singing :
starts August 6th
Amhránaíocht
i gChontae Mhaigh Eo : Colm O
Donnell, Treasa Ní Cheannabháin
As a result of the founding of Connradh na Gaeilge by Douglas Hyde, the national spirit of Ireland was re-established in the period of the 1890's to 1900's. Achill became part of this movement. In 1910, a summer school for the teaching of Irish, piping, promotion of the traditional Irish customs, and music, song and dance was held in Achill. All involved were encouraged to wear the national dress. This event was called "Scoil Acla". People came from all over Ireland for the opportunity to express their national pride.
One of the organising committee, a Mrs. Weddall, introduced the famous artist, Paul Henry, to Achill and, as a result, many other artists followed. These, in turn, were followed by art students and others wishing to learn Irish traditions.
This same Mrs. Weddall had the Scoil Acla Hall built for the performance of plays. Paul Henry became a member of Scoil Acla and directed the play by Douglas Hyde, 'Casadh an t-Sugain' (The Twisting Of The Rope).
Alas, this summer school had died by the mid 19-teens and it was not until 1985 that a group of people decided to relaunch the summer school incorporating all the aims of the original school.
"Scoil Acla" today has grown into being the oldest and most successful of all Summer Schools, developing at a local level and inviting visitors, from all over the world, to participate and share in this unique island cultural experience.
For more information, contact; Scoil Acla, Cashel, Achill Co Mayo.
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