What Happens at the Cruinniú?

Events for Students

You can join in the Cruinniú in many ways! When you register, you get unlimited access to our weekend of:

Anna Colliton teaching a bodhran workshop

Classes

Students participate in nine progressive instrument classes with one instructor, three each day.

Man playing a pennywhistle in a traditional Irish music session

Sessions

What is an Irish music gathering without sessions? We intend to have as many as possible!

Kevin Crawford addressing the audience during an Irish Journey presentation

Irish Journeys

Presentations and discussions with our world class instructors.

Public Events

Your registration includes free tickerts to concerts and ceilis. Members of the public can also purchase tickets.

Liz Knowles and Eileen Gannon playing a concert on fiddle and harp.

Concerts

High octane music, evocative songs and Sean-Nós (old style) dancing by some of the finest Irish musicians today

Dancers at a ceili

Ceilis

It’s a dance party featuring Irish social folk dancing. All dances taught, no prior experience necessary. Suitable for all ages.

2025 Instructors

World class performers and teachers of Irish music gather at the Cruinniú to nurture and inspire students of all levels.

Man playing the Irish flute in a traditional Irish music session.

Support the Cruinniú!

Contracting with top instructors and producing great content costs money. There are many different ways that you, or your business, can support the Cruinniú—with a financial contribution or an in-kind donation.