September 2020
Introducing the Art & Craft of Writing Poetry: Creating Your First Draft
A series of 3 Online Poetry Workshops with Annemarie Ní Churreáin
Annemarie is an award winning poet from Cloich Cheann Fhaola in the Donegal Gaeltacht and current writer in residence at Maynooth University of Ireland.
3 x Wednesdays @ 10am – 1pm; 30th September, 28th October, 25th November (Individual Workshop €40/ All 3 €105)
Whether you are a seasoned or a budding poet, one or all of these workshops will have something very special to offer you. In the first Annemarie will guide you through the creation of your first draft. During the second, and with no prior experience necessary, you’ll get the chance to experiment using the Irish language. In the third and final workshop you’ll learn how to shape your poem.
Find out more »October 2020
Cancelled – Community Choir Leadership Course 2020
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.
Find out more »Amhráin Thír Chonaill – An Dúchas Beo / Donegal Song – The Living Heritage
Conor Ó Gallchóir agus Lillis Ó Laoire
A Donegal Workshop & Masterclass in Sean-Nós Singing
This is a bilingual Workshop designed to support intermediate to advanced Sean-Nós singers in developing their craft. During this workshop Conor and Lillis will guide you into deeper relationship with your Sean Singing style and skill. There will be opportunities for you to share your craft within the container of an interactive learning environment, where you will receive feedback, teachings, guidance and more. Due to this, places are limited.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Introducing the Art & Craft of Writing Poetry: Experimenting with The Irish Language
A series of 3 Online Poetry Workshops with Annemarie Ní Churreáin
Annemarie is an award winning poet from Cloich Cheann Fhaola in the Donegal Gaeltacht and current writer in residence at Maynooth University of Ireland.
3 x Wednesdays @ 10am – 1pm; 30th September, 28th October, 25th November (Individual Workshop €40/ All 3 €105)
Whether you are a seasoned or a budding poet, one or all of these workshops will have something very special to offer you. In the first Annemarie will guide you through the creation of your first draft. During the second, and with no prior experience necessary, you’ll get the chance to experiment using the Irish language. In the third and final workshop you’ll learn how to shape your poem.
Find out more »Samhain at the Song House
We are excited to announce this new weekend, with Candy Verney, Jenny O'Hare and Sinéad Gallagher. More information coming soon.
Find out more »November 2020
Storytelling And Its Treasures / Scéalaíocht agus a Seoda
With Fran O’ Boyle
In Story and Conversation with Fran O’Boyle Storyteller Scealaí
Join us this Samhain at the Song House Fire side, where Fran will share the treasures inherent in the craft of Storytelling. Included in this experience you will get to participate in a live conversation & Q & A with Fran as well as hear some of the wonderful stories he has uncovered and is uncovering around our local landscape of Donegal and the North West.
Find out more »Oíche Scéalaíochta i dTír Chonaill / A Night of Storytelling in Donegal
With Seanán Mac Aoidh agus Bríd Anna Ní Bhaoill
An Evening of Irish Storytelling in Donegal
Sit back and enjoy an evening of rich & nourishing online entertainment seeped in the Irish Story telling tradition. Join Seanán & Bríd Anna, both master storytellers in the Irish language, and at least one or two of their workshop graduates from their previous workshop. This is an evening most suited to strong Irish Speakers – as stories will be told in Irish. There may be a story or two in English, more info to come. All welcome.
Introducing the Art & Craft of Writing Poetry: Shaping Your Poem
A series of 3 Online Poetry Workshops with Annemarie Ní Churreáin
Annemarie is an award winning poet from Cloich Cheann Fhaola in the Donegal Gaeltacht and current writer in residence at Maynooth University of Ireland.
3 x Wednesdays @ 10am – 1pm; 30th September, 28th October, 25th November (Individual Workshop €40/ All 3 €105)
Whether you are a seasoned or a budding poet, one or all of these workshops will have something very special to offer you. In the first Annemarie will guide you through the creation of your first draft. During the second, and with no prior experience necessary, you’ll get the chance to experiment using the Irish language. In the third and final workshop you’ll learn how to shape your poem.
Find out more »April 2021
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 »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 »