Tutors

Some of 2025 Tutors

Decalan Masterson, uilleann piper and multi-instrumentalist. joined Riverdance in March 1996 and spent 17 years travelling with the Show as performer and Musical Director. He has been a member of Moving Hearts, Patrick Street and has toured/recorded with John Denver, Bryan Adams, Clannad, Planxty, Andy Irvine and Christy Moore, among others.
Martin Donohoe. A native of Cavan Town, Martin is highly-regarded in traditional circles for his dynamic personal style on the accordion with his choice of tasteful settings, improvisation and his unique individual interpretation of the music.
Fiddle player Liam Flanagan has performed worldwide with the likes of North Cregg, Danú and many others. His dynamic and expressive style makes him a sought-after performer. He has featured on numerous albums, as well as TV and radio broadcasts, earning him acclaim at home and abroad.
Laura Doherty is a multi-instrumentalist from Longford. A former All-Ireland winner and UL Irish World Academy graduate, she has toured in over 30 countries with shows like Rhythm of the Dance and Celtic Legends. She’s also a member of BIIRD, who recently sold out Vicar Street.
Tim Collins has long been associated with the pedagogical and performative development of the anglo concertina. He has travelled worldwide and is renowned as a composer, solo performer and member of the world-renowned Kilfenora Céilí Band. His latest, highly-acclaimed CD is entitled Weaving the tune.
In 2003 John Carty was awarded the title of TG4 Traditional Musician of the Year firmly establishing him among the elite in traditional music. He performs both as a solo player, as part of John Carty’s Festival Band and At the Racket. His has an amazing portfolio of albums, including the duet At our Leisure with Mike McGoldrick.
Darragh Murphy is a piper based in Belfast. He has won three All-Ireland medals on the pipes. He is currently touring with Grammy winning Riverdance, Grammy nominated Celtic Woman and Emmy winning Shamrock Tenors
John Paul Reynolds is a virtuosic fiddler from New York, USA. He now resides in Kerry and regularly performs with artists such as Joanie Madden, the Sharon Shannon band and Peter Street. He seamlessly transitions between fiddle, banjo, guitar and vocals.
Zoran Donohoe is a concertina player from County Cavan. She has been immersed in music from a young age, and went on to release her first album at age 16. She is a member of the soaring 11-piece band, BIIRD, fresh from their sold-out Irish tour.
Claire Sherry, a Dublin-born All-Ireland champion and talented multi-instrumentalist, is known for her mastery of the banjo, mandolin, and fiddle. Respected as both a performer and teacher, her career has spanned Europe, Africa, and America. Claire has a passion for preserving and evolving traditional Irish music.
Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning harpist and composer from the west of Ireland. Alannah’s music explores melodies from the Irish harping and American folk & jazz traditions. This cross-genre interaction is interwoven throughout her music, described as being “unforced, fluid and utterly at home in her own sound”.
One of our finest exponents of traditional flute, Brendan Mulholland has 6 critically acclaimed albums to date. Summer 2024 saw the launch of his highly anticipated new solo album Bartins Bay to wide acclaim. He is a member of Tempest who have released their debut album “TEMPEST” in 2025.
Charlie Le Brun is a flute player, singer, and composer from Brittany. Now based in Ireland, Charlie performs traditional Breton and Irish tunes on the wooden flute and has collaborated on numerous projects with artists such as Ryan Molloy, Gráinne Holland, and Mike McGoldrick.
Ciarán FitzGerald (concertina) serves as conductor and composer for The Misneach Orchestra, which recently debuted their album featuring The Misneach Suite at The National Concert Hall. He is a fourteen-time All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil champion. In 2024, he was lead delegate on a month-long cultural exchange in Japan.
Danny O’Mahony has won many awards, including the Top Button Accordionist from the Irish Music Association in America in 2013, He was traditional artist-in-residence at UCC in 2019. His most recent project is the groundbreaking theatre show Bellow which fuses trad music, electronic sound design and dance.
Denis Liddy (fiddle) has been captivating audiences for over 40 years. He has inspired thousands of students through his music school, and has led tours to China, the US and Australia. Denis’ virtuosic recordings reflect his dedication to Irish music traditions.
Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín (harp) is a founding member of the folk bands Astro Bloc and LÉDA and has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including 3Arena, the OVO Hydro, and Broadway with various shows and bands, including as one of the lead violinists in Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance and with The Corrs.
Killian Shannon developed his banjo & bouzouki expertise with dance shows and band residencies in the US and Europe over the past 10 years. He now regularly performs with the Fureys and the Sharon Shannon band. He is Irish music liaison with the talent casting company Premier Entertainment.
Highly regarded among his peers, Michael Curran is a distinguished Tyrone button accordion player with a unique musical style firmly rooted in the Ulster tradition. He travels and performs extensively around Europe and the USA. A previous All Ireland Senior Button Accordion champion, Michael also plays with the Blackwater Céilí Band.
Mohsen Amini (concertina) co-founded Talisk, a globally renowned trio selling thousands of tickets worldwide, and Ímar, whose viral performances and chart-topping albums have earned multiple awards. He was named Musician of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk awards in 2018.
Rebecca McCarthy-Kent achieved a First Class Honours in the MA in Traditional Irish Music in the University of Limerick. As well as numerous All-Irelands, she is the 2019 Sean O Riada fiddle champion. She is composer and co-director for Tramore-based orchestra ‘Tradchestra’ and tours with 3 on the Bund.