In 1982 Comhairle na Mumhan initiated Scoil Fonn & Amhrán in response to the concern being expressed at that time about the quality of air playing, narrow repertoire of singers and musicians, all numbers participating in slow air playing and singing competitions, and the over emphasis on reel and jigs, etc. at sessions and classes to the apparent detriment of our airs.   This year we continue with Scoil Fonn & Amhrán in conjunction with Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan in MTU Bishopstown Campus on Thursday, July 17th starting at 11am

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This will be an  intensive one day series of workshops on slow air playing, Fidil/Fiddle,  Cruit/Harp, Feadóg Mhór/Flute, Feadóg/Whistle, Amhránaíocht and Singing.  

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PARTICIPANTS  -  SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS (residents of Munster – non-transferable)

First, Second & Third prizewinners at Co. Fleadhanna 2025 in the following competitions will receive a scholarship at County Fleadh Cheoil, to attend Scoil Fonn & Amhrán 2025:

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Slow air playing  in Under 12,  12/15 and 15/18 age groups:

• Fidil/Fiddle,   

• Feadóg/Whistle,    

• Feadóg Mhór/Flute,   

• Cruit/Harp 

• English Singing for Boys & Girls

• Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós for Buachaillí & Cailíní

Scholarship holders receive a day’s tuition free but all must pay a registration fee of €10 (+€1 online booking fees).