# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Aidan Connolly - Irish Fiddle workshop & Bryan O'Leary - Kerry tunes workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: First 20 sign ups will get FREE entry into Aidan and Bryan’s evening concert at St James Community Square at 7pm.


Workshop details:

1. Aidan Connolly - Fiddle workshop

Suitable for intermediate / advanced fiddle players

This is a great opportunity for fiddle players who want to add to their Irish repertoire and learn Irish techniques.



2. Bryan O'Leary - Music of County Kerry workshop

Suitable for all melody instruments

Bryan will lead this workshop teaching the music of his native County Kerry: Polkas, Slides, and so much more!



10:00AM - 10:15AM: Registration and meet and greet with the instructors

10:15AM - 12:00PM: Workshops

12:00PM - 1:00PM: Break

1:00PM - 2:00PM: Workshops

2:00PM - 3:00PM: Session for workshop attendees led by Aidan and Bryan


About the instructors:
Fiddle player Aidan Connolly and accordionist Bryan O’Leary are two leading
performers of traditional Irish music.



Aidan Connolly, from Dublin, has received widespread acclaim for his distinctive fiddle playing and was nominated for Best Folk Instrumentalist at the RTÉ Folk Awards in 2022. He also performs the role of John Sheahan in the internationally touring stage show Dubliners Encore. His recordings have received critical praise in publications such as The Irish Times and The Irish Echo.



Bryan O’Leary, a native of Tureencahill in County Kerry, is widely regarded as one of the leading accordion players of his generation and was named TG4 Young Musician of the Year in 2015. He is the grandson of the legendary Sliabh Luachra accordion player Johnny O’Leary, and his playing continues a rich family tradition rooted in the distinctive repertoire of polkas and slides associated with the region.


Their album The Groves of Gneeveguilla, released on the Raelach Records label in late 2025, celebrates the music and musicians of Sliabh Luachra.
Both musicians are experienced educators and have been invited as guest teachers at institutions including the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance (University of Limerick) and University College Cork, and regularly teach at music festivals and workshops in Ireland and abroad.



Aidan and Bryan have limited availability for one-on-one private lessons on Friday July 3, 2026. Please contact eoin@vsim.ca for further details.



These workshops are brought to you by Vancouver School of Irish Music (www.vsim.ca). We are a non-profit organisation currently offering weekly Irish traditional music lessons on various instruments and quarterly public performance opportunities to children aged from 6 to 12. For further info see www.vsim.ca/classes.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/aidan-connolly-irish-fiddle-workshop-and-bryan-oleary-kerry-tunes-workshop/200030002819724
- **Event Categories**: concerts, performances, festivals, workshops, meetups, music, entertainment, nonprofit, meet-and-greet, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Vancouver
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: St. James Community Square
- **lat**: 49.26305
- **long**: -123.17652
- **full address**: St. James Community Square, 3214 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 2L2, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Aidan Connolly - Irish Fiddle workshop & Bryan O'Leary - Kerry tunes workshop being held?
  - **A:** Aidan Connolly - Irish Fiddle workshop & Bryan O'Leary - Kerry tunes workshop takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at St. James Community Square, 3214 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 2L2, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Aidan Connolly - Irish Fiddle workshop & Bryan O'Leary - Kerry tunes workshop?
  - **A:** Aidan Connolly - Irish Fiddle workshop & Bryan O'Leary - Kerry tunes workshop is organized by Vancouver School of Irish Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Aidan Connolly - Irish Fiddle workshop & Bryan O'Leary - Kerry tunes workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Aidan Connolly - Irish Fiddle workshop & Bryan O'Leary - Kerry tunes workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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