Join All-Ireland champ Mairéad Carey for a Flute & Whistle workshop. Learn from a master of Irish music!

Flute & Tin Whistle Masterclass with Mairéad Carey

Join us for an exclusive Flute & Tin Whistle Masterclass led by the acclaimed traditional musician Mairéad Carey. This workshop is a key highlight of the Cobh Trad Fest 2026, delivered in partnership with the Cork ETB School of Music to provide high-level professional instruction.

About the Instructor Mairéad Carey is an Irish traditional musician and composer from West Cork who plays the fiddle, tin whistle, piano, and flute. She has won numerous prizes at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, including three All-Ireland titles and the Senior All-Ireland Flute Slow Airs title. A first-class honours graduate from University College Cork in Ethnomusicology, Mairéad is a highly sought-after tutor who has taught at Scoil Éigse, Rauland Vinterfestival in Norway, Music on the Brain in Brittany, and Féile Séamus Creagh in Newfoundland. She is also a member of the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland and the Drombeg Céilí Band.

Player Suitability & Skill Level

• Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
• Requirements: Participants should have mastered the fundamentals of their instrument and be able to competently play traditional tune types, such as jigs and reels.
• Note: These classes are not suitable for complete beginners.

The Schedule – Saturday, 25th July 2026

• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Masterclass Instructional Session (Includes a 15-minute tea and coffee break).
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Break for Lunch.
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Workshop Showcase Performance at Cobh Library—All participants are invited to perform.

Venue Information

• Instruction Location: Gaelscoil, Cobh.
• Performance Location: Cobh Library.

Registration & Pricing

• Ticket Type: Workshop Admission (All Ages).
• Price: €20.00 (plus booking fee).

Secure Your Place Spaces are strictly limited to ensure personalized, high-quality instruction. Join us for a day of immersive learning with one of the tradition’s finest exponents.