Hi, people! In september, I'm moving from Spain to Sligo ir order to study the entire academic year in the Institute of Technology. I'm fiddler and I'd like to get some recommendations about irish music there (sessions, people to meet, etc.) In the same way, if somebody can talk me about acommodations or anything I must know, please, give me the way to contact him (it is an irish music site; I don't want to introduce an offtopic discussion). Thank you and keep playing!
Sligo is definately one of the best and most relaxed places in Ireland to have a tune. Look out for the excellent fiddler Ray coen. Accomodation should be easy. Getting into the music circle should be a good way of accessing affordable accomodation as the trad crew know the best places in town.
Have enjoyed some of the best sessiuns in Sligo and the surrounding countryside. In India at the moment looking forward to getting back for a tune in July
The most well-known session pub in Sligo town is Furey's Sheela-na-Gig on Bridge St. There are some other regular sessions too. You should meet Sheila O'Dowd and Veronica Ryan during your stay, they are both great old-fashioned fiddle players: http://homepage.eircom.net/~fredfinn/fleadh2005_cont.htm
If you get to Gurteen (Coleman's hometown) try to find Peter Horan- a real gentleman and fine, old fashioned, fiddler and fluter.
Sessions at Teach Murray ( I think)
The Yeats Student homes are straight across the road from the Institute of Technology. Check out the website www.yeatsvillage.ie These are really nice homes and no doubt you will get to mix with loads and loads of other friendly students there.
Hi Miguel! We communicated on youtube about fiddle playing Good luck with the move, I envy you like mad!! Hoping to move up there myself in the future. Lizzy xx
The "less far" road to Sligo...
The "less far" road to Sligo...
Hi, people! In september, I'm moving from Spain to Sligo ir order to study the entire academic year in the Institute of Technology. I'm fiddler and I'd like to get some recommendations about irish music there (sessions, people to meet, etc.) In the same way, if somebody can talk me about acommodations or anything I must know, please, give me the way to contact him (it is an irish music site; I don't want to introduce an offtopic discussion). Thank you and keep playing!
# Posted on July 18th 2006 by Miguel L.
Re: The "less far" road to Sligo...
Sligo?
Couldnt have picked a better place for music.
# Posted on July 18th 2006 by blas
Re: The "less far" road to Sligo...
Sligo is definately one of the best and most relaxed places in Ireland to have a tune. Look out for the excellent fiddler Ray coen. Accomodation should be easy. Getting into the music circle should be a good way of accessing affordable accomodation as the trad crew know the best places in town.
Have enjoyed some of the best sessiuns in Sligo and the surrounding countryside. In India at the moment looking forward to getting back for a tune in July
# Posted on July 18th 2006 by Frmick
Re: The "less far" road to Sligo...
For a comprehensive info, check this site: http://homepage.eircom.net/~fredfinn/Home.html
The most well-known session pub in Sligo town is Furey's Sheela-na-Gig on Bridge St. There are some other regular sessions too. You should meet Sheila O'Dowd and Veronica Ryan during your stay, they are both great old-fashioned fiddle players: http://homepage.eircom.net/~fredfinn/fleadh2005_cont.htm
# Posted on July 18th 2006 by slainte
Re: The "less far" road to Sligo...
If you get to Gurteen (Coleman's hometown) try to find Peter Horan- a real gentleman and fine, old fashioned, fiddler and fluter.
Sessions at Teach Murray ( I think)
# Posted on July 18th 2006 by Murph
Re: The "less far" road to Sligo...
The Yeats Student homes are straight across the road from the Institute of Technology. Check out the website www.yeatsvillage.ie These are really nice homes and no doubt you will get to mix with loads and loads of other friendly students there.
# Posted on July 19th 2006 by eastender
Re: The "less far" road to Sligo...
Hi Miguel! We communicated on youtube about fiddle playing
Good luck with the move, I envy you like mad!! Hoping to move up there myself in the future. Lizzy xx
# Posted on July 22nd 2006 by Lizzy
Re: The "less far" road to Sligo...
Oooh, have fun! I wish I could move 2 Sligo...
# Posted on July 23rd 2006 by BE