At Fleadh na Mumhan 1997 in Abbeyfeale, the Munster Slide and Polka playing workshops were initiated and have proved invaluable over the years to ensure the promotion of the playing of polkas and slides in the province.

This workshop is always tutored by a well-known Sliabh Luachra musician and takes places each year in conjunction with Scoil Fonn agus Amhráin.

Polkas and Slides are an integral part of the musical heritage in Munster and these annual workshops will help to ensure the continuation of this aspect of our musical heritage into the future.

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This year's workshop tutor will be Maura O'Connor from Abbeyfeale in West Limerick. Maura is a former All-Ireland concertina champion and she has released her debut album of Sliabh Luachra tunes in 2023 entitled 'Handed Down'.

Due to popular demand, we are delighted to announce the addition of a second Polka and Slide workshop tutored by Greta Curtina at Fleadh na Mumhan during the Munster Scoil Fonn on Thursday, July 17th from 11am-4pm in MTU Bishopstown Campus. 

Hailing from Brosna, Co, Kerry, Greta began playing music at the age of 4. She has a special love of Polkas and Slides. Greta has had great success at the Fleadh over the years in solo, duet, bands and group competitions. She has visited many locations all over Europe, the United States and Russia performing with Gaelforce Dance, Celtic Legends and other groups. 

This workshop is open to all instruments but is not suitable for beginners.