Hi all,
I've been learning the button box for nearly a year now and I am at the stage when I want to play with other people on the same learning curve that I am. I have a good few tunes off but not up to speed. I am looking for someone to point me in the direction of a session that is beginner or intermediate friendly in the Dublin area.
The is a session on a wednesday night in the Culturlann, Belgrave Square, Monkstown. A very welcoming and open session founded by our late friend Bannerman.
There is also a slower session there on a tuesday night if you want to play at a slower speed.
Bryan, Is the Monday night Cobbler sesh still led by Mary Begley? I went there a few times when I was in Dublin on business about 8 years ago, and it was a positively delightful session for a beginner like me. (also took in the Seamus Ennis Weekend up in the Naul that year -- WOW! Fond memories....). Brian
There is also a secret session on wednesdays in the cobblestone for shy beginners and improvers who might not feel ready to join Monday sessiun with Mary Begley yet.
Dublin Session?
Dublin Session?
Hi all,
I've been learning the button box for nearly a year now and I am at the stage when I want to play with other people on the same learning curve that I am. I have a good few tunes off but not up to speed. I am looking for someone to point me in the direction of a session that is beginner or intermediate friendly in the Dublin area.
Thank you in advance!
# Posted on February 11th 2010 by Buttonbox83
Re: Dublin Session?
The is a session on a wednesday night in the Culturlann, Belgrave Square, Monkstown. A very welcoming and open session founded by our late friend Bannerman.
There is also a slower session there on a tuesday night if you want to play at a slower speed.
Try both nights and see what suits you best.
# Posted on February 12th 2010 by MadTrad
Re: Dublin Session?
Comhaltas headquarters in Monkstown used to have a slow and welcoming session on Tuesday nights. I presume it's still running.
# Posted on February 12th 2010 by amhrán
Re: Dublin Session?
Sorry, MadTrad's post appeared out of nowhere!
# Posted on February 12th 2010 by amhrán
Re: Dublin Session?
If you are in north county Dublin, The Seamus Ennis Centre in the Naul had a great slower session a few years back. I hope its still going...
# Posted on February 12th 2010 by RonanOD
Re: Dublin Session?
Try Monday night in the Cobblestone. Very welcoming and a handy pace
# Posted on February 12th 2010 by skooter500
Re: Dublin Session?
Bryan, Is the Monday night Cobbler sesh still led by Mary Begley? I went there a few times when I was in Dublin on business about 8 years ago, and it was a positively delightful session for a beginner like me. (also took in the Seamus Ennis Weekend up in the Naul that year -- WOW! Fond memories....). Brian
# Posted on February 12th 2010 by browndog
Re: Dublin Session?
There is also a secret session on wednesdays in the cobblestone for shy beginners and improvers who might not feel ready to join Monday sessiun with Mary Begley yet.
# Posted on February 17th 2010 by timpat