28/08/2026
🤩☘🎶Workshop Masterclasses are generally aimed at intermediate to advanced players. However, beginners are very welcome should you feel you will benefit from the session in some way. Workshops take place in the stunning Old Parsonage, Didsbury.
🎫Tickets and details (link in comments)
Patrick Doocey - Guitar
Patrick Doocey is an All-Ireland winning multi-instrumentalist, who is one of the most in demand accompanists on the Irish music scene today. A member of Lúnasa, he has played with Sharon Shannon, Liz Carroll, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Teada, Buille, Cathal Hayden, Karan Casey, Sean Keane and many others.
David Doocey - Concertina
David Doocey is at the forefront of the Irish music scene. A sought-after session musician and tutor, he has shared the stage with many world-renowned artists including Michael McGoldrick, Tim O’Brien, Martin Hayes, Sean Keane and Dougie MacLean.
Dónal Murphy - Button Accordion
A master of jigs and reels, Dónal has had an impressive career touring and playing alongside incredible musicians, bands and luminaries of Irish culture.
Stephen Doherty - Flute
Multi-instrumentalist Stephen Doherty is a senior All-Ireland Champion on the flute, a member of NxNW and has shared the stage with artists like Michael McGoldrick, Dermot Byrne & Sharon Shannon.
Siobhan O'Donnell - Bodhrán
Siobhan O’Donnell has won multiple All-Ireland titles in music, singing, and won the Senior All-Ireland Bodhrán title in 2005. Siobhan is a well-respected bodhrán player and teacher.
Damien O'Kane - Banjo
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Damien O’Kane’s mastery of intricate melodies and soul-stirring rhythms earns him widespread acclaim, establishing him as one of the foremost proponents of Irish music.
Niall Murphy - Fiddle
Niall has won multiple prestigious awards, including being five-times national fiddle champion. He has recorded on over 100 albums and singles and has played and toured alongside countless household names.
