Learn traditional stonework skills in stone carving courses under the tuition of an experienced stonecarver on West Cork’s Sheep’s Head peninsula. Victor Daly leads regular letter-cutting and stone carving courses at his workshop just outside the village of Ahakista on the Sheep’s Head peninsula in West Cork. His 2-day stone-carving workshops are held throughout the […]
Masters of Tradition: A Traditional Music Festival
Masters of Tradition is a five-day world-class traditional music festival held each August in the West Cork town of Bantry
Masters of Tradition Festival features a series of performances, covering the full spectrum of Irish traditional music, with a focus on showcasing elite and innovative performances. Atmospheric venues include Bantry House, one of Ireland’s most exquisite historic mansions, and St Brendan’s Church.
This intimate festival provides a platform where subtle and sometimes obscure elements of Irish traditional music can be heard, and connections with other traditions are celebrated. By seeking the heart of traditional music, the festival finds a universal appeal that helps it reach across many cultural and musical barriers.
Did you know West Cork Music is making plans to build a permanent home for its festivals and a hub for its education and outreach work. Find out more at https://bantrymusiccentre.ie
