Gerry O'Connor

Eastport Traditional Arts Week ME, USA
2024-06-06 - 2024-06-09
I will return to Eastport ME and undertake a series of Fiddle masterclasses , Concerts , sessions
All enquiries.https://info@eastportartscenter.org

Willie Clancy Summer School July 08-13, 2024
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-13
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, The Willie Clancy Summer School, a major traditional Irish music, song and dance event held annually in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland with instrument and dance classes, lectures, workshops, recitals and céilithe all through the week.
I will teach Mon-Sat and play at the Fiddle Concert (Monday Night)
Please direct all enquiries to: scoilwclancy73@gmail.com

Catskills Irish Arts Week | July 14 - 20, followed by a week of concerts with Kevin McElroy
2024-07-14 - 2024-07-28
This year’s CIAW and East Durham Trad Fest will be held from Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20.
The Catskills Irish Arts Week features a jam-packed, fun-filled roster of activities and opportunities for students to mix and mingle with world-class instructors, meet friends new and old, and immerse yourself in the music and culture.
Classes Am and PM of 90 mins duration
After the Catskills, I plan to stay in the Nort East and play some concerts with Kevin McElroy
July 24 – Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk ME
Juky 25 – Brick Church, Lovell ME

Brick Museum , Kennebunk ME
2024-07-24 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
Gerry will be joined by guitarist/singer Kevin McElroy for an evening of music and songs
The museum is adjacent to the Town Hall and across Route 1 from the UU Church and the town library. The program center is in a building behind the main museum building.

Lowell, MA with Kevin McElroy
2024-07-25 19:30 - 21:30
Kevin McElroy and I will play a concert of traditional Irish music and songs at the Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts, 502 Christian Hill Road in Lovell, Maine.

Alasdair Fraser's Music Week in Crisol de Cuerda, Burgos, Spain
2024-07-28 - 2024-08-04
Crisol de Cuerda – “Crucible of Strings” – a weeklong feast ofTuition and performances of Traditional music on fiddle, cello, guitar, flute, cello, song, percussion, dance etc etc – in Burgos, Spain ( Northern)

Oslo Irish Festival, Norway Aug 15-18
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-18
a weekend of classes, concerts and sessions in the heart of Oslo
The venues
The classes, ceili night, and teachers’ concert will all take place at Popsenteret and Øvingshotellet, in Trondheimsveien 2.
The opening concert will take place at Sentralen, Øvre Slottsgate 3.
The sessions will take place at the Dubliner Folk Pub in Rådhusgata 28, a few minutes’ walk from Sentralen 3.
https://www.feileoslo.com

Harp Ireland - Concert in Drogheda, Co. Louth
2024-09-13 20:00 - 22:30
Celebrating the 280 anniversary of the Drogheda Harp Festival

Culture Night- Dunleer, County Louth
2024-09-20 19:00 - 20:00
Oriel Echoes: A Night of Traditional Music Tickets, Fri 20 Sep 2024 at 19:00 | Eventbrite
Oriel Echoes: A Night of Traditional Music
Come join us for a magical evening of traditional music at Teach Ceilí Lann Leire! Immerse yourself in the rich melodies and rhythms of Ireland as talented musicians take the stage to showcase their skills. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of Irish music or just looking for a fun night out, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be swept away by the enchanting echoes of Oriel! See you there!

Fiddle Hell, Westford MA USA
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-10
20 concerts, 35 guided jams, 325 hands-on workshops 2023 in person
FH In-Person (Westford Regency Inn , MA), Nov 7-10, 2024:
For 15 years in a row, Fiddle Hell Massachusetts was an in-person event. In 2020, we reimagined Fiddle Hell as an online festival and music camp. It was an exciting new way for our music community to reconnect and stay safe during the pandemic. Fiddle Hell Online went live in November, 2020, with video replays for the next 4 months. Although we missed seeing our musical friends face-to-face, and jamming with them in the hallways, we had front-row seats for every virtual session, and were joined by new attendees and instructors from around the world! We had such a good time that we ran 5 more FHOs in ’21-’23, and now Fiddle Hell is online every April.
Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Cape Breton, East European, Electric, Irish, Jazz, Jazz Manouche, Klezmer, Latin, Mexican, New Acoustic, New England, Old-Time Southern, Québécois, Scandinavian, Scottish, and Swing styles. Historical and technical workshops will be on the program in addition to tune and style learning. Workshops and jams are designed for Beginners, Low Intermediates,

Tour of North East USA Nov. 25 -24
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-24
After”Fiddle Hell” I will play concerts and teaching workshops in upstate NY, VT, CT and NYC.
Wed. Nov. 13 – Mount Hollywood Studio, Belmont VT 05730 Contact – claudbanjo@gmail.com
Fri. Nov 15 – Irish American Heritage Museum. – https://irish-us.org/contact
Sat. 16 Utica NY – Irish Heritage Museum Teaching workshop & concert https://www.iccmv.org/
Sun. Nov. 17 – Stone Ridge NY
Tue. Nov. 19 – NYC Irish Arts Teaching Workshop – https://irishartscenter.org/whats-on
Wed. Nov. 20 – Boston, Burren Backroom Concert Room – https://www.burren.com/
Fri. Nov. 22 – NYC, Irish Cultural Center, Blarney Star series https://www.newyorkirishcenter.org/events
Sat. Nov. 23 – Norfolk CT, Public Library, at 5:00 pm – https://norfolklibrary.org/events/concert
Sun. Nov. 24 New Hartford CT House Concert @ 4 PM Contact – noeleensoraghan@gmail.com
For 2025 North American bookings/enquiries contact Miki at celticbooking1st@gmail.com

Concerts and Workshop in Normandy, France, Dec 20-22, 2024
2024-12-20 - 2024-12-22
I will play a short series of concerts and a fiddle workshop in Normandy, France.
Friday Dec 20th – Le Chat Perché . +33763315348 https://www.lechatperche-pub.com
522 Chem. de l’Église, 14130 Saint-Julien-sur-Calonne, France
Sat. Dec. 21st – Les Soeurs Pinard. +33231611849 http://www.lessoeurspinard.fr.
4 Av. Sainte-Thérèse, 14100 Lisieux, France
Sun. Dec 22nd – Le centre équestre le Mesnil d’Argences. Tel : 02 31 23 97 56. https://www.equitation-normandie.com
519 Chemin de Blamont, Le Mesnil. 14370 ARGENCES. Tel : 02 31 23 97 56.
Workshop / Stage 14;30 Concert @ 17;00

Your Roots are Showing -
2025-01-15 - 2025-01-19
I will perform at the opening concert of the Conference at the Gleneagles Hotel INEC.
Other events during the conference are being planned

After-Dinner Concert- Music and Song from County Louth, and Beyond
2025-02-08 19:00 - 23:00
Traditional Music and Songs from County Louth, and Beyond!
Gerry and Jim will bring you music, songs and stories from The Land of Legends.
Both are steeped in the oral culture of Ireland’s smallest county.
Jim McArdle was born in Drogheda and received his musical education in Carberry’s Pub on the North Strand. He has extensively collected Traditional Music and songs in the Mid Louth area from the Hill of Rath to Ardpatrick, near Tallanstown (where Cromwell lost his nose). His main sources of inspiration have been the concertina playing and singing of the late Mary Ann Carolan (Usher) from the Hill of Rath and Tenure, and the late great fiddler Tommy McArdle from Tallanstown. He has several albums of traditional music and song, including a 3-CD compilation of historic recordings of the Usher family from Tenure. Jim is also a member of the Drogheda-based Old-Timey group, The Watery Hill Boys.
Set in the picturesque surroundings of The Glyde Inn, Annagassan, this evening pairs extraordinary music with an exquisite 4-course meal, showcasing the best of Irish hospitality.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the soul of County Louth through music, song, and fine dining!

Irish Rovers Tour of Canada - 60 years of music making
2025-02-25 - 2025-03-21
Tuesday, Feb 25th – Halifax, NS B3J 2V9 CA – Lighthouse Arts Centre,
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Thursday, Feb 27th – Pictou, NS B0K 1H0 CA – deCoste Entertainment Centre
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Friday, Feb 28th – Summerside, PEI C1N 5Y8 CA – Harbourfront Theatre
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Saturday, Mar 1st – Saint John, NB E2L 4B8 CA – Imperial Theatre
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Sunday, Mar 2nd – Fredericton, NB E3B 1C2 CA – The Playhouse
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Wednesday, Mar 5th – Brockville, ON K6V 3S2 CA – Brockville Arts Centre
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Thursday, Mar 6th – Belleville, ON K8N 2Z9 CA – Empire Theatre
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Saturday, Mar 8th – Orillia, ON L3V 6H6 CA – Casino Rama Resort
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Tuesday, Mar 11th – Winnipeg, Mb R2C 3B2 CA – Club Regent Event Centre (2 shows today)
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Thursday, Mar 13th – Regina, SK S4P 0B2 CA – Casino Regina
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Friday, Mar 14th – Enoch, AB T7X 3Y3 CA – River Cree Casino & Resort
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Saturday, Mar 15th – Calgary, AB T3E 3X8 CA – Grey Eagle Resort and Casino
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Sunday, Mar 16th – Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8W2 CA – Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
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Monday, Mar 17th – Saskatoon, SK S7K 0C8 CA – Sid Buckwold Theatre at TCU Place
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Tuesday, Mar 18th – Camrose, AB T4V 5J1 CA – Jeanne & Peter Lougheed PAC
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Friday, Mar 21st – Richmond, BC V6X 3P8 CA – River Rock Casino Resort

Shennaghys Jiu , Isle of Man
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-06
Shennaghys Jiu has a wide variety of performers and acts as part of the festival. Traditional Manx music and dance are prominent features of the festival, but since it was founded in 1998, the festival has grown to include acts from all Celtic nations, and Galicia.[4]
At Shennaghys Jiu there is a large emphasis on the participation of students from local primary and secondary schools to perform at the festival.[7]
There are also language, dance, and instrument workshops available throughout the festival.[

Thomas D’Arcy McGee 200th Anniversary Celebration - Carlingford comes to Canada
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-13
Carlingford County Louth (where McGee was born) and Ottawa (where he died) join forces to celebrate
one of the great Founding Fathers of the Canadian Confederation.
The team behind the Thomas D’Arcy McGee Summer School since 2011 will present, in
collaboration with local Ottawa enthusiasts, a 3-day celebration of McGee’s 200th
anniversary.
The programme will include;
 The Trial of Thomas D’Arcy McGee; written my Anthony Russell
 Traditional Irish Concert with Gerry O’Connor & friends
 Traditional Irish Music Anniversary Sessions (all levels welcome)
Optional events
 Fiddle Masterclass traditional Music from the Oriel region of South Ulster (intermediary/master), by Gerry O’Connor
 Tin whistle lessons (beginner /intermediary), by Tommy Fegan
 Two unique audio-visual presentations on Irish traditional music;
 “The Rose in The Gap” – Dance Music from South East Ulster”, Gerry O’Connor
 “Irish Travellers and Irish traditional music; a distinct cultural style on the verge of extinction.” Tommy Fegan

May tour of the US North East with Kevin McElroy
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-23
I will play a short tour with Kevin McElroy (songs and Guitar) https://www.kevinmcelroy.net
Fri. 16 – NYC American Irish Historical Society https://aihsny.org/.
Sat. 17 – NJ Bergen Irish Association (BIA) (201) 384-2687 https://www.bergenirishassociation.com
Sun. 18 – MA West Springfield Irish Cultural Center of West New England.https://www.irishcenterwne.org/events/gerry-oconnor-051825/
Mon. 19 – NY Bethlehem school, private visit
Tue. 20 – NY Albany Irish Heritage Museum. https://irish-us.org/contact
Wed. 21 – MA Boston The Burren Backroom Concert Room https://www.burren.com/
Thu. 22 MA CCE Boston; Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St, Watertown, MA 02472,
for students of various ability/experience. https://bostonirishmusicschool.com
Fri. 23 GA Atlanta Emory area Concert & Workshop (contact Gerry for details)
Further details/bookings: contact Miki at celticbooking1st@gmail.com

North Shore Strings Fiddle Festival, Covington LA
2025-05-25 - 2025-05-31
A festival of Irish, Cajun and Jazz fiddle performances, tuition and lectures for all ages
May 25 – 30 https://www.nsstrings.org/fiddle-camps
Sat 31- Concert in Abitaa Springs Town Hall with Don Penzien https://www.nstms.org/celtic.html
11th Annual Fiddle Camp
In Covington, Louisiana
FEATURING – MASTER IRISH TRAD FIDDLER GERRY O’CONNOR
Sponsored by the North Shore Traditional Music Society
A Day Camp For Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass players
ages 6-8 (half day) and 9-18 (full day) – art and dance included!
Camp Dates: Monday May 26th
– Friday, May 30th, 2025 – see below
Daily CLASSES, PUBLIC WORKSHOPS and CONCERTS
Celtic, Cajun, Bluegrass, Old Time Fiddle Styles taught by guest clinicians
NEW! ADULT FIDDLE CAMP!
Registration open until 5/20
Nsstrings.org/fiddle-camp
Nsstrings.music@gmail.com
985-807-5324
Guest Artist WORKSHOPS 1:30-3:15 ($20 per participant):
AT FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – included in Camp Tuition
Monday, May 26 – Gerry O’Connor, Irish Trad
Tuesday, May 27 – Anya Burgess with Christine Balfa, Cajun/Old Time
Wednesday, May 28 – Harry Hardin, Jazz and Bluegrass
Thursday, May 29 – Gerry O’Connor, Irish Trad
Guest Artist CONCERTS 3:30-5:00 ($15 adults, kids free):
AT FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – included in Camp Tuition
Monday, May 26 – 3:30-5:00 – WHISHT
Tuesday, May 27 – Anya Burgess and Christine Balfa
Wednesday, May 28 — The Electric Yat Quartet
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FIDDLE CAMPERS’ PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
At the Covington Farmers Market, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, LA
Saturday, May 31, 9:00-10:30 am, followed by a jam with Fiddle Campers
and teachers!
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Saturday, May 31, 5:00 pm Shamrock Soiree!
Featuring Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien. Abita Springs Town Hall
22161 Level Street Abita Springs, LA 70420
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shamrock-soiree-tickets-1276810236789?aff=erelexpmlt

Fiddle Hell in Person 2025
2025-06-04 08:00 - 17:00
Fiddle Hell is an extravaganza of 300 fiddle-related events, and 20 concerts, showcasing fiddle music from all over the world.

Brittany/ Normandy Concerts 2025
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-24
Fri. Jun 20th – Concert at Fête de la musique 2025, 35430 Saint-Jouan-des-Guérets org Association O’Gueret www.oguerets.com
Sat. 21st AM – Workshop 35430 Saint-Jouan-des-Guérets org Association O’Gueret www.oguerets.com
Sat. 21st PM – Concert à Le centre équestre le Mesnil, 519 Chemin de Blamont, Le Mesnil. 14370 ARGENCES. https://www.equitation-normandie.com
Sun. 22nd. AM – Workshop at Le centre équestre le Mesnil, 519 Chemin de Blamont, Le Mesnil. 14370 ARGENCES.https://www.equitation-normandie.com
Sun. 22nd PM – Concert at 17:00 Concert at KRabo 2 Rue de la Pommeraie, 61210 Putanges-le-Lac, https://www.facebook.com/lekrabodanges/

with White Raven in Iceland
2025-06-26 - 2025-07-05
I will join my friends Kathleen Dineen, Matthias Degar and Mathias Sporrey, the vocal trio White Raven, for a short tour and festival appearance in Iceland. https://www.whiteraven.info
FRIDAY, June 27th, Reykjavik/Hannesarholt,Grundarstigur10,101 Reykjavik /Concert at 20.00 /Tickets at the door.
SUNDAY, June 29th, Akureyri/ Akureyrarkirka / Concert at 20.00/ Tickets at the door.
TUESDAY, July 1st Dalvik,/Berg Culturehouse,Goðabraut2,Dalvik620 /Concert at 20.00/ Tickets at the door
THURSDAY,July 4th – Siglufjörđur Festival.
10:00 – 11:00 The Rose in the Gap Concert /Lecture
14:00 to 17:00 Irish Fiddle Masterclass
21:30 Concert with White Raven @ The Boat House

SSWC- Willie Clancy Summer School 2025
2025-07-06 - 2025-07-13

Catskills Irish Arts Week 2025
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-19
July 14-19 Catskills Irish Arts Week, East Durham, NY USA
The Catskills Irish Arts Week features a jam-packed, fun-filled roster of activities and opportunities for students to mix and mingle with world-class instructors, meet friends new and old, and immerse yourself in the music and culture.
Classes Am and PM of 90 mins duration
https://www.facebook.com/CatskillsIrishArtsWeek/

Chicago - Chief O'Neill's - Concert Lecture on the Music of South Ulster
2025-08-10 16:00 - 18:00
“How one moment in time can impact and provide the catalyst and inspiration for over forty years of music and scholarship. That is what happened during a session at Mark’s Bar, Dundalk in 1976 when Gerry O’Connor was handed a photocopy of an article on the fiddle music of Oriel. It is a fascinating story that culminated in 2018 in Gerry’s publication of “The Rose in the Gap”, Dance Music of Oriel from the Donnellan Collection.”
For the second part of the evening Gerry will be joined by guitar ace Don Penzien.
https://jimmykeane.com/event/6032924/716635893/gerry-o-connor-irish-dance-music-and-stories-from-oriel

Milwaukee Irish Fest 2025
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-19
August 12-17, Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee, WI, USA
I will play at the Opening Reception on Monday, August 12th, followed by a Q&A interview. about my musical life and the publication” The Rose in the Gap”
August 12, 13, 14; Two classes per day (one for intermediate, one for advanced), 90 minutes per class, on each of the three days:
August 15th; Friday One-off workshop for 90 minutes
August 15th Friday @ 5:45-6:45 performance on “An Gaeltacht” Stage
https://irishfest.com

Thomas D'Arcy McGee School 2025
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-04
Sept. 2-4 Thomas D’Arcy McGee School, Carlingford, Co. Louth
https://thomasdarcymcgee.com

No Earthly Estate - A Concert of Archive Material
2025-09-06 19:30 - 21:30
A Concert of live music from the Oriel Traditional Music Archive (OTMA)
For this project, Oriel Traditional Music Archive have invited renowned musicians Gerry O’Connor (fiddle), Nuala Kennedy (flute and voice) and Eilís Lavelle (harp) to delve into the archival material within OTMA and curate a programme of music which showcases the music of Oriel from the 19th and 20th centuries. As well as the better-known Donnellan and McGahon Collections, they will bring to our ears lesser-known material from Mary Ann Carolan, Séan O’Boyle, the McArdle brothers and Lizzie O’Brien among others to demonstrate the particular influences and features of music from this historic area.
Address: The Patrick Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan, Ireland A91 KT20

The Long Grazing Acre - Louth - a celebration of the Travelling Community's contribution to Irish Traditional music and song
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28
Renowned uilleann piper Paddy Keenan leads a star-studded line up of Irish traditional musicians and singers at the Long Grazing Acre Festival at The Lumpers, Ravensdale, Co Louth, from Fri 26 to Sunday 28 September. The Long Grazing Acre tour celebrates the enormous contribution Travellers make to traditional Irish music as it tours Donegal, Clare and Louth this year, focusing on a different musical Traveller family in each location.
Keenan will be joined in Ravensdale, County Louth by local Traveller musicians including Maragret Barry’s grandchildren Marty, Paddy, Eugene, and Eoin, piper Johnny Purcell grandson of Johnny Doran, accordion player William Dundon, and singers Colette Joyce and Coleen Savage along with local fiddle virtuoso Gerry O’Connor and Keenan’s long term musical partner Éamonn De Barra.
The rich musical heritage of Irish Traveller musicians in the Oriel region presents a compelling opportunity for a cultural celebration that preserves and honours this vital tradition. The Oriel region, encompassing parts of Counties Monaghan, Louth, Armagh, and Down, has been home to some of Ireland’s most influential Traveller musicians, whose contributions have shaped mainstream Irish traditional music.
Central to this celebration is the legacy of Margaret Barry, whose powerful voice and distinctive banjo playing style made her one of the most significant figures in Irish traditional music. Barry’s performances at festivals and concerts throughout Ireland, Britain and the USA in the mid-20th century helped preserve and popularise traditional songs that might otherwise have been lost. Her recordings, particularly of songs like “She Moved Through the Fair” and “The Factory Girl,” stand as masterpieces of the tradition.
The contemporary generation of Barry musicians – Marty, Paddy, Eugene and Eoin demonstrates the living continuity of this tradition. Their music shows how Traveller musical heritage continues to evolve while maintaining its essential character.
Similarly, Johnny Purcell, grandson of Johnny Doran, connects us to one of the most celebrated Traveller musical dynasties in Ireland, has local roots in Newry and will be to the fore at the concert and sessions. The music of the late John Rooney, the renowned uilleann piper from Crossmaglen, will be recalled and celebrated. Rooney represents another crucial figure in this musical lineage. His mastery of the pipes and deep knowledge of Traveller tunes represents a vital part of Oriel and Traveller heritage.
William Dundon’s accordion playing and singing is another vital strand of this musical tradition, demonstrating the diversity of instrumental styles within Traveller music in the Oriel region.
The concert takes place on Saturday 27 September in The Lumpers, Ravensdale with workshops, exhibitions, and walking tours happening throughout the weekend.
The festival programme for the weekend is as follows:

Friday 26 Sept
8pm –Opening session with the Long Grazing Acre & local musicians

Saturday 27 Sept
10:30 am – 11:30 am The Margaret Barry Legacy with Tommy Fegan & the Barry family
11:45 am – 1pm Oriel Region Fiddle Traditions & Repertoire – with Gerry O’Connor
2 pm – 3:15 pm The Impact of Traveller Musicians on Irish Traditional Music – illustrated talk with Tommy Fegan
8 pm Long Grazing Acre Concert Admission: €20

Sunday 28 Sept
11 am The Cadgers’ Path Walk. Oriel Connects Us Project – Music on the Mountain. Starting point, Tullagh Bridge
2.30 pm Welcome back the Cadger Walkers; Farewell Session
The Long Grazibg Acre is funded by an Arts Council Touring Award

O’Flaherty’s Irish Music Retreat, Texas
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-26
The O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat is the premier event in the lineup of educational camps and events organized by the Traditional Irish Music Education Society (TIMES).
Each year, we convene for three days of core classes, enrichment classes, workshops, sessions, concerts, dances, and camaraderie. The retreat is a culturally unique, educational event where you can immerse yourself in traditional Irish music and dance with a community of motivated students and gifted teachers.
Named in honor of Jim O’Flaherty, a musician who immigrated from Ireland to North Texas spreading the Irish music tradition through his family, friends and community, the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat continues with the commitment to helping others learn, enjoy, and grow in this rich cultural tradition. Read about our history…
Each year we invite internationally respected musicians and dancers from Ireland and beyond within the Irish music tradition to teach our classes and perform in concerts held at the Hoblitzelle Camp & Conference Center in Midlothian, Texas. We also engage a core group of local and area-wide volunteers and staff who are dedicated to making the retreat experience memorable for our participants. The O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat is a gathering of lovers of Irish music and dance who come together annually to foster cultural traditions that so many of us hold close to our hearts.
