Comhaltas Boston Irish Music School Holds Music Instruction Workshops, June 11, 2026

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The Comhaltas Boston Irish Music School is holding workshop masterclasses with three world-class Irish traditional musicians on June 11, 2026 at the Irish Pastoral Centre in Adams Village, Dorchester. Classes for youth/beginners take place from 5-6:30 p.m. and intermediate/advanced classes from 7-9 p.m. 

The featured instructors include:

Cathal Hayden – internationally acclaimed fiddle and banjo master from Co. Tyrone, celebrated for his extraordinary musicianship and decades of performance worldwide.

Dónal Murphy – one of Ireland’s finest button accordion players hailing from Abbeyfeale, Co.Limerick, and founding member of Four Men and a Dog, known for his driving rhythm, polkas, slides and dynamic teaching style.

Alan G. Murray – Glasgow-born guitarist, bouzouki player and vocalist, now based in New York. A highly respected accompanist and member of Solas, Alan is renowned for his tasteful accompaniment and expert instruction.

Space is limited, so please  register online to reserve your spot now.  The cost is $25 for Comhaltas members and music school students, and $50 for non-members. 

The Irish Pastoral Centre is located in Adams Village, Dorchester at 540 Gallivan Boulevard
Boston, MA 02124.

Read about Aoife Griffin, director of the Comhaltas Boston Irish Music School. 




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