Box Fiddle features on the cover of The Fiddle Music of Donegal Vol 2 and
is the type of fiddle which Myles Tinney was photographed playing in Mountcharles,
Co Donegal around 1900.
Glencolmcille Gleann Cholm Cille is a remarkable locale
with plenty of ways to spend your time. We have gathered
together some information for you and hope you enjoy
your time in Glen.
Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí
- the name means the ‘friendship or association
of fiddle players'.
This organisation was formed in the early 1980's
to help support and promote the art of fiddle playing
in the Donegal tradition. It operates as a not-for-profit
voluntary organisation and any income gnerated is
invested directly into their events, programmes, publications,
projects and support for living artists. Cairdeas
na bhFidiléirí's work is recognised
by An Chomhairle Ealaíon/The Arts Council who
provide vital financial support for this work.
This is a specialist non-residential music school
held in the first full week of August in Glencolmcille.
Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí can accept up
to 100 students in 10 graded classes taught by leading
exponents of Donegal fiddle music. In addition to
classes there is a programme of recitals, talks and
concerts.
