Workshops 2026
Easter Saturday 4th April — Kiskeam Community Centre
Registration: 9:30am — 10:00am | Workshop: 10:00am — 12:00pm | Fee: €15.00
Accordion Workshop with Joseph Mannion
Date: Saturday 4th April 2026
Venue: Kiskeam Community Centre
Registration: 9:30am — 10:00am
Time: 10:00am — 12:00pm
Fee: €15
Joseph Mannion is an accordion player from Colligan, Co. Waterford. A multi-instrumentalist, he has won numerous All-Ireland Medals in accordion, melodeon, bodhrán and duet competitions. Joseph is the accordion player in the All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Taobh na Mara, crowned All-Ireland Champions at Mullingar Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022. Taobh na Mara have performed in theatres including Glór in Ennis and Tintean Theatre.
Joseph has been playing music from a very young age and is highly sought after as a teacher. He was awarded Foróige NFTE Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020.
Enquiries: mauriceokeeffeslfestival@gmail.com
Fiddle Workshop with John Paul Reynolds
Date: Saturday 4th April 2026
Venue: Kiskeam Community Centre
Registration: 9:30am — 10:00am
Time: 10:00am — 12:00pm
Fee: €15
John Paul Reynolds is an Irish-American multi-instrumentalist and multi All-Ireland medal-winning fiddler, known for his powerful, expressive playing and deep grounding in the Irish tradition. He performs with the band Peter Street and has shared the stage with renowned artists including Dónal Murphy, Sharon Shannon, and Cathal Hayden. A sought-after performer and collaborator, he has toured extensively, bringing high-energy Irish music to audiences across Ireland and the United States.
Enquiries: mauriceokeeffeslfestival@gmail.com
