Singing Classes

Traditional Singing in Irish / Amhránaíocht ar an Sean-Nós – Róise Ní Mhurchú
All Levels – Wednesday 7:00–8:00pm

In collaboration with An Droichead. This class is for anyone interested in learning traditional Irish songs in the Sean-Nós style. Suitable for beginners, we will focus on unaccompanied singing and start by learning simple songs. No musical training is required, though it helps if you can carry a tune. The class will be held bilingually.

Traditional Singing in English – Méabh Meir
Beginners – Thursday 6:00–7:00pm

An introduction to traditional Irish singing. We will focus on unaccompanied singing and learn simple songs. No musical training is required, though it helps if you can carry a tune.

Traditional Singing in English – Méabh Meir
Intermediate Thursday 7:00-8:00pm

A follow on class for those having completed the introduction class or with some experience of traditional singing.

Méabh MeIr

Méabh is a traditional singer and member of the four-part harmony vocal group Landless, who have recorded two albums and toured Ireland, the UK, and Europe. She is a co-founder of the Belfast Singing Sessions and has been teaching traditional singing since 2015.

A qualified art teacher and art therapist, Méabh draws inspiration for her singing from family, friends, and fellow singers across Ireland and the UK. Her passion for traditional song is deeply connected to her artistic and therapeutic practices.

Róise Ní Mhurchú

Róise Ní Mhurchú is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from Derry with strong links to the Donegal Gaeltacht, where she spent her childhood speaking Irish, playing music, and learning songs. She is widely respected in the singing community and has performed and taught throughout Ireland. A multiple All-Ireland champion in singing and lilting, Róise is now based in Belfast, continuing her studies to become an Irish language primary school teacher. She is passionate about sharing her love of singing and takes great joy in passing on traditional songs.