Roscommon Traditional Music School

03/04/2026

Best of luck to all our students competing in the Roscommon Fleadh on Monday. We’re very proud of each of you and wish you the very best on the day.

Here’s who’s representing the school:

Celestine Larkin – Under 12 Fiddle
Fionn Nelson – 12–15 Fiddle
Saoirse Garvin – 15–18 Fiddle
Leah Gillooly – 15–18 Fiddle
Saoirse McNeil – 15–18 Fiddle

Paul Rock – Under 12 Button Accordion

Alice Murray – Under 12 Tin Whistle
Philippa Jameson – 12–15 Tin Whistle
Harry Elliott – 12–15 Tin Whistle

Alice Murray – Under 12 Concertina
Caoimhe Malarkey – 15–18 Concertina

Claire Featherstone – 15–18 Tenor Banjo

Finn O’Rourke – Under 12 Piano
Finn O’Rourke – Under 12 Piano Accordion
Finn O’Rourke – Under 12 Harp
Finn O’Rourke – Under 12 Harp Slow Air

Alice Murray – Under 12 Duets
Claire Featherstone & Leah Gillooly – 15–18 Duets
Saoirse Garvin & Saoirse McNeil – 15–18 Duets

10/11/2025

🎶 New Tin Whistle & Flute Lessons Starting November 24th!
At Roscommon Traditional Music School

We’re now enrolling for Group and One-to-One classes in Tin Whistle and Flute.
Classes available for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced levels, including Fleadh training and small group sessions.

Prices:
* Group Classes – €19 per class (max 4 per group)
* One-to-One Lessons – €25 per lesson
(Payable by the term starting November 24th)

We also hire instruments and sell high-quality tin whistles and flutes for students who wish to purchase their own.

Most of our teachers are All-Ireland title holders with extensive teaching and performance experience.

Interested in signing up? Get in touch!
📞 Call: 085 163 2860
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Send us a PM on Facebook or Instagram

We’d love to have you join us. 🎵✨

09/10/2025

🎸 We’re Hiring! Guitar Teachers Wanted 🎶

Roscommon Traditional Music School is currently recruiting guitar teachers — both classical and contemporary — to join our teaching team!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable musicians who have:
✅ A solid knowledge of guitar (classical or standard)
✅ A genuine interest in teaching students of all ages
✅ Good communication and people skills

Hours & Pay:
🕓 Flexible days and hours (mostly afternoons and evenings)
💶 Pay will be discussed at interview

This position would suit performing musicians or teachers looking for part-time, flexible work in a friendly and creative environment.

📞 To apply or find out more, contact us directly:
✉️ [email protected]
📱 085 163 2860
Location: Kilteevan Community Centre, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon, F42 DX57
💬 Or send us a message here on Facebook or Instagram

Come join a vibrant community of musicians keeping traditional and contemporary music alive in Roscommon! 🎵
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01/09/2025

🎶 Try a New Instrument This September! 🎶
Roscommon Traditional Music School is now offering one-off trial lessons – the perfect chance to give music a go before signing up for regular classes. Classes are all 1-2-1!!

✨ All ages welcome • Beginners friendly • Borrow an instrument on the day ✨

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🎵 Available Trial Lesson Times

Monday
• Bodhrán with Áine: 8.00–8.30 pm (1 space)
• Whistle with Ciara Casey: 7.00–7.30 pm (1 space)

Tuesday
• Guitar with Stephen Heffernan: 4.00–4.30 pm, 4.30–5.00 pm (2 spaces)
• Singing with Caoimhe Sir: 7.30–8.00 pm, 8.00–8.30 pm, 8.30–9.00 pm (3 spaces)

Wednesday
• Piano with Rachel: 3.00–3.30 pm (1 space)

Thursday
• Button Accordion with Michael Cully: 4.00–4.30 pm, 4.30–5.00 pm, 5.00–5.30 pm, 7.10–7.40 pm, 7.40–8.10 pm (5 spaces)

Friday
• Tenor Banjo & Mandolin with Caoimhe Sir: 5.30–6.00 pm, 6.00–6.30 pm, 7.00–7.30 pm, 8.00–8.30 pm (4 spaces)

Saturday
• Piano with Rachel: 1.00–1.30 pm (1 space)
• Concertina with John Brick: 12.30–1.00 pm, 1.00–1.30 pm, 1.30–2.00 pm, 2.00–2.30 pm, 2.30–3.00 pm (5 spaces)

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📌 How to Book
✅ Choose your instrument & time
✅ Message us here on Facebook or call
✅ Secure your spot with quick payment via Revolut

🎶 Limited places available – once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🎶

04/08/2025

🎶 ENROLMENT NOW OPEN! 🎶
📅 Year Two begins – 25th August 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that enrolments are now open for Year Two at the Roscommon Traditional Music School!
All lessons are one-to-one (unless stated) and spots are filling fast — some classes are already SOLD OUT!

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📍 WEEKLY TIMETABLE

MONDAY
🎸 Guitar – Aine Smith (4:30–8:30pm)
🪘 Bodhrán – Aine (4:30–8:30pm) 3 SPACES LEFT
🪈 Whistle & Flute – Claire Owens (4:30–8:30pm) 4 SPACES LEFT
🎼 Concertina – Rachel Noone (4:30–8:30pm) SOLD OUT

TUESDAY
🎸 Guitar – Stephen Heffernan (3:00–9:10pm) FILLING UP FAST!
🎹 Classical Piano – Rachel Timoney (3:00–9:10pm) 3 SPACES LEFT
🎻 Mixed Instruments – Fiona (5:30–9:00pm) SOLD OUT
🎤 Singing – Caoimhe Sirr (5:30–9:00pm)
🎵 Harp – Mary Smyth (5:45–9:00pm)

WEDNESDAY
🎻 Fiddle – Ash O’Rourke (3:00–9:00pm)
🎸 Guitar – Aine Smith (4:30–8:30pm) 2 SPACES LEFT
🎻 Mixed Instruments – Fiona (5:30–9:00pm) SOLD OUT
🎤 Singing – Caoimhe Sirr (5:30–9:00pm)

THURSDAY (Kilteevan National School)
🎸 Guitar – Stephen Heffernan (3:00–9:10pm)
🎶 Banjo, Whistle & Uilleann Pipes – Ash O’Rourke (3:00–9:10pm) 4 SPACES LEFT
🪗 Button Accordion – Michael Cully (3:00–9:10pm)

FRIDAY
🎻 Trad Orchestra – Fiona & Ash O’Rourke (5:00–6:00pm) Free first 6 weeks
🐢 Slow Session: Tune a Week – Adult learners (6:30–8:00pm) Free first 4 weeks
🕘 Fleadh Training – Mentor led Duo’s & Trio’s classes
🪕 Tenor Banjo & Mandolin - Caoimhe Sirr (4:00-8:00pm

SATURDAY
🎹 Classical Piano – Rachel Timoney (10:00am–7:10pm)
🎼 Concertina – John Brick (12:00–4:00pm) (TBC)

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📩 Book Your Place Now!
Email: [email protected]
📞 Call/Text: 085 163 2860

When booking, please include:
* Preferred instrument
* Preferred day & time
* Student’s name & birthdate

🎶 Don’t miss out — places are filling quickly! 🎶

26/07/2025

🎻 We’re Hiring! 🎶
Join the Teaching Team at Roscommon Traditional Music School

We’re on the lookout for two passionate teachers to join our growing school this September!

🪕 Position 1: Tenor Banjo & Mandolin
🎻 Position 2: Violin or Traditional Fiddle

✨ What We Offer:
• Flexible hours (evenings only, 3–9pm Monday–Friday)
• One-to-one classes
• A ready-to-go grading system to help guide your lessons
• Year-long contract with good rates of pay
• Supportive, vibrant traditional music community

Whether you’re an experienced teacher, a recent graduate, or someone who simply lives and breathes traditional Irish music — we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Email us at: [email protected]
📞 Call or text: 085 163 2860
💬 Or message us here on Facebook!

These roles would suit someone already teaching in national schools, or anyone passionate about sharing their musical skills and joining a thriving music school. You don't have to already be a music teacher to apply and it's a great opportunity to get some experience.

Let’s pass the music on. 🎶

01/06/2025

🎶 CCÉ Bhaile Ros Comáin is delighted to announce a day of Traditional Music Workshops taking place on June 14th, 2025.

📍 Location : St Comans Wood (Abbey site) F42X275

🗓️ When : Sat 14th June 2025

🎻 For children and adults who know the basics on their instrument.

Bookings via Eventbrite.
Don’t miss out - spaces are limited.

We look forward to a fantastic day of music and hope you all enjoy this valuable and enriching experience! 🎶

24/04/2025

🎶 Now Hiring: Music Teachers at Roscommon Traditional Music School 🎶

We are currently looking for teachers in the following areas:
🎸 Guitar (all styles welcome)
🎻 Fiddle (all styles welcome)
🎤 Singing (all vocal styles)

We’re excited to announce that Roscommon Traditional Music School, based at Kilteevan Community Centre, is seeking dedicated and talented music teachers to join our growing team!

These are part-time positions with competitive rates of pay. Whether your background is in traditional Irish music or another genre, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re passionate about teaching and sharing the joy of music, please get in touch:
✉️ [email protected]
📞 085 163 2860

Feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who might be a great fit!

01/04/2025

🎶 HUGE 60% DISCOUNT ON TRIAL LESSONS THIS WEEK ONLY! 🎶

We’re excited to welcome Claire Owens as our new tin whistle and flute teacher at Roscommon Traditional Music School! Claire, from South County Leitrim, has been playing for over 30 years and was taught by the renowned McNamara family.

To celebrate her arrival, we’re offering a 60% discount on trial lessons for her class this week only!

➡️ Trial lesson price: €25 → Now only €10!
➡️ Classes available on Tuesdays
➡️ PM us to book your slot!

These discounted classes run throughout the first two weeks of April—don’t miss out on this chance to start learning or take your playing to the next level!
Book your trial lesson today! Send us a PM to secure your spot.

25/03/2025

🎶 HUGE 60% DISCOUNT ON TRIAL LESSONS THIS WEEK ONLY! 🎶

We’re excited to welcome Claire Owens as our new tin whistle and flute teacher at Roscommon Traditional Music School! Claire, from South County Leitrim, has been playing for over 30 years and was taught by the renowned McNamara family.

To celebrate her arrival, we’re offering a 60% discount on trial lessons for her class this week only!

➡️ Trial lesson price: €25 → Now only €10!
➡️ Classes available on Tuesdays
➡️ PM us to book your slot!

But that’s not all… we’re also offering 60% off trial lessons for:

🎹 Piano – Sundays
🪗 Button Accordion - Wednesday
🎼 Concertina - Tuesday
🥁 Bodhrán - Tuesday
🎻 Tenor Banjo - Wednesday & Sunday
🎶 Uilleann Pipes & Harp - Tuesday

These discounted classes run throughout the first two weeks of April—don’t miss out on this chance to start learning or take your playing to the next level!

Book your trial lesson today! Send us a PM to secure your spot. 🎵

20/03/2025

Our wonderful Harp Teacher Elisabeth Affolter will be teaching at the Tuamgraney Harp festival this year.

Looking forward to a music filled weekend in April. Gala Concert will take place on 🗓️ Saturday 5th of April at 🕰️ 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)

🎟️Tickets available online and on the door: https://www.tuamgraneyharpfestival.ie/event/concert-2025/ -tickets__tickets-form