
January 2021
Introduction to Songwriting Workshop
A series of three workshops With Troy Devaney
For All Levels
Interested in the art of songwriting and not sure where to start? Or perhaps you would like to develop your existing songwriting skills? Then this is the course for you. Focusing on the method, structure and creativity of songwriting, this 3-part workshop will provide you with the skills and confidence you need to continue on your journey as a songwriter
Find out more »Story Song & other Shenanigans
A modern twist on a Raking tradition
Hosted by The Song House
Join us this January for an online Raking gathering. The Song House invites you to gather in the spirit of sharing a yarn, a song or whatever you’d like to bring along. You are welcome also to join us as an observer.
Find out more »February 2021
Tales from the Blue Stacks and Beyond: Songs from South Donegal
With Rita Gallagher and John Tunney
A Donegal Workshop & Masterclass in Sean-Nós Singing
Following on from the success of our Donegal Song workshop, we are delighted to bring to you this English language exploration of sean-nós singing.Are you looking to learn about traditional Irish singing? Sean-Nós is an ancient ornamented style of singing, typically unaccompanied by instruments.
Find out more »Imbolc at the Song House
Sowing the seeds to come
Imbolc is a special time - Winter has not yet passed from the land, and yet our hearts and minds turn naturally to the coming Spring. What will accompany us on our way? Here at the Song House we are delighted to continue the tradition of honouring and celebrating the turning of the wheel of the year. Join us as we mark this bridging time!
Find out more »March 2021
Singing & Foraging
With Lucy O’Hagan
Follow the path of your ancestors and learn how to gather and process wild foods and medicines from coast to forest, river to field and all the hedgerows along the edges.
Join ethnobotanist and ancestral skills teacher Lucy O’Hagan on this journey to explore your inner and outer nature. We will rewild our minds and bodies as we explore a new environment from which to harvest nature’s bounty each day. You will learn how to safely identify and sustainably forage from a range of plants, trees, fungi, seaweed & lichens.
Find out more »April 2021
Tending the Wild – An immersive wild food and medicine journey on the Wild Atlantic way
With Lucy O’Hagan
Follow the path of your ancestors and learn how to gather and process wild foods and medicines from coast to forest, river to field and all the hedgerows along the edges.
Join ethnobotanist and ancestral skills teacher Lucy O’Hagan on this 5 day journey to explore our inner and outer nature. We will rewild our minds and bodies as we explore a new environment from which to harvest nature’s bounty each day. You will learn how to safely identify and sustainably forage from a range of plants, trees, fungi, seaweed & lichens. Autumn is perhaps one of the most exciting times to be a forager. The abundance is overwhelming as the fruits of the year ripen, the nuts fall to the forest floor, the roots swell with medicine and the fungi burst through the carpeted woodland. Our ancestors surely would have filled their stores in preparation for the long wir ahead. So too you will fill your basket and process plants into salve, syrup, vinegar and pickles to take away with you.
Find out more »Community Choir Leadership Course April 2021
Community Choir Leadership Course
If you are interested in leading singing groups and choirs, or seeking to build your confidence in this area, this series of workshops will cover all the basics and much more.
Candy has been running community choir leadership trainings for 13 years. Many previous participants have gone on to make this their full time profession.
Find out more »Family Constellations Facilitator Training
“We are affected by the seven generations that come before us and affect the seven generations that will follow.” Francesca M. Boring, Shoshone elder.
8 module facilitator training with Róisín Fallon
Training as a family constellations facilitator will open up your life fully and authentically. It is a deep self-experience on one hand, while on the other hand transmitting all the basic theoretical and practical principles of Bert Hellinger’s healing work.
Setting this residential training in the beautiful hills of Donegal and Immersing the group fully in the elements and the holding of the land will further enhance the journey.
In this safe space we can look deeper into our own patterns and our learnt dynamics and entanglements, and open up to see them through a systemic lens. Moving through this learning, we can then bring this powerful healing work back to our families and communities.
Find out more »May 2021
July 2021
Hiking, Heartsong and History on the Wild Atlantic Way
Wake up each morning with an hour’s singing with Candy, then put on your walking boots and explore the mountains, valleys and beaches of North West Donegal with Seamus. Discover as we uncover the layers of history in our landscape and learn about our rich Gaelic culture and heritage.
The North-west coast of Donegal is one of the undiscovered gems of Ireland. It possesses some of the most spectacular, unique and
unspoilt scenery in the country, and is a veritable paradise for hill walkers.
Singing on the Wild Side July 2021
At Teach na nAmhrán: The Song House
Singing on the Wild Side is about the singing, but much more too. Over the week, our own little community will build, seed new friendships, connect to local people, explore the natural vibrant beauty surrounding us. So if you like singing, wilderness, a sense of adventure, meeting other interesting folk and returning home feeling refreshed, invigorated and in tune, then join us here.
Find out more »August 2021
Singing on the Wild Side August 2021
At Teach na nAmhrán: The Song House
I am very excited to announce 2 new Singing on the Wild Side holidays here at The Song House for 2021. Our April singing holiday is for all comers- experienced singers to beginners. Relax, explore, meet others who love singing, and above all enjoy yourself!
Singing on the Wild Side is about the singing, but much more too. Over the week, our own little community will build, seed new friendships, connect to local people, explore the natural vibrant beauty surrounding us. So if you like singing, wilderness, a sense of adventure, meeting other interesting folk and returning home feeling refreshed, invigorated and in tune, then join us here.
Find out more »September 2021
Donegal – In Tune With Our Wild Nature
With Andrew Steed
The Song House is delighted to welcome Andrew Steed and his fellow Pilgrims to Donegal during September 2021. Andrew is a shamanic healer, a transformation facilitator and a frequent traveller & guide into the realms of the lessor known, mystical & magical aspects of self, land and love. He is devoted to creating opportunities for individuals & groups to gather and experience the power of song, story, myth, ceremony and pilgrimage – so that they can ultimately, live more connected and compassion filled lives. This pilgrimage is full – please click on the link to Andrews website for other opportunities.
Find out more »October 2021
Community Choir Leadership Course October 2021
Community Choir Leadership Course
If you are interested in leading singing groups and choirs, or seeking to build your confidence in this area, this series of workshops will cover all the basics and much more.
Candy has been running community choir leadership trainings for 13 years. Many previous participants have gone on to make this their full time profession.
Find out more »