The NYAH once again provided great entertainment with national and international artists playing in the Farnham Arms Hotel.  The event was well supported with the bar at capacity and the carvery area also show casing talent.  The visiting artists also gave workshops to branch members on the Friday night which were inspiring for our young artists.  Many thanks to Darren Maloney, Banjo, Gary Lynch, Fiddler, Marco Fabbri Italian Fiddler, Gabriel Caporuscio bouzouki /Banjo, Dean Warner, Leeds Piano accordionist, Owen Tierney, guitar, and Eric Linklater, fiddle from the Orkneys, The Bucks of Duibhlinn Group- Cathal ó Crócaigh – Uilleann Pipes, Fionn Mac Muiris – Flute and Guitar, Philip Denmead – Button Accordion, Conor Leavy – Fiddle,

Saturday morning again provided the opportunity for more workshops in the Back Yard, Moynehall.  Artists such as Darren Maloney, Gary Lynch,  Marco Fabbri, Gabriel Caporuscio, Dean Warner, Graham Wells, Noel Sweeney, Johnny King, Sean O’Flaherty and Fergal Breen, who worked with branch members on developing their playing.  We would like to thank the tutors for sharing their expertise and passion for the music with our young people.  Huge thanks also to NYAH co-ordinator and branch Chairman Martin Donohoe for arranging the workshops, committee, working group parents, participants and their parents for their attendance and co-operation.  NYAH events continue check the relevant post on this site and enjoy the craic!

Check out photos of the workshops under the Gallery tab NYAH 13 workshops.