Saturday 25th June 2005 @ 2:30pm in Waltons, Georges Street, Dublin.

Michael J. O'Leary - From Forest to Fingers: A new method of guitar making

Michael O’Leary is one of world's leading guitar makers. He has studied Spanish traditional guitar construction and materials selection in Spain with Jose & Liam Romanillos. The focus of his research has been the development of a design which combines the sweetness of tone typical of the Spanish tradition with increased volume, sustain and projection. His approach to building is to combine the finest elements of the traditional Spanish built guitar with contemporary materials, innovation and design. Michael's guitars have received very high praise by many of the world's most renowned concert guitarists.

Sunday 3rd July 2005 @ 11:15 in Bank of Ireland Arts Centre, Dublin.

John Feeley – Interactive Arrangement of Irish Traditional Melodies

John Feeley is long established as Ireland's leading classical guitarist and is well noted for his stunning arrangements of Irish traditional melodies, which appear on several of his recordings. Come along and see how it's all done and don't forget your guitar as you can participate in the arrangement of your favorite tunes!

Saturday 2nd July 2005 @ 11:15 in Bank of Ireland Arts Centre, Dublin.

Eamon Sweeney – Baroque Guitar Lecture/Recital

'This novelty with the five courses of the guitar...which brings such
offence to the chastity and decorous silence of women'
Chaconne, Sarabande and Passacaille ­ the dance legacy of the early guitar.

Originally a busking rock guitarist, Eamon Sweeney graduated in 1999 from
Trinity College Dublin and the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama with a
First Class honours in guitar performance and since then has pursued a busy
teaching and performing career. Eamon has presented lectures and workshops
at international guitar festivals in Dundee, Bath and Dublin and recently
completed his PhD on 17th century guitar practices.