Fiddle player from Dromore West, Co. Sligo, Jason won the Fiddler of Dooney in 2016 and the Ed Reavy International Senior Fiddle Competition in 2024. He has won multiple awards at the All-Ireland Fleadh, toured internationally with Comhaltas, and is a member of the reigning All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Champions, Glór na dTonn. Passionate about the Sligo traditional music style, tune history and technique, Jason tutors regularly at workshops and festivals.

Armagh native Méabh Smyth has been playing the fiddle from the age of 7 and was the 2023 TG4 Gradam Ceoil Ceoltóir Óg na Bliana. Coming from a musical family, she was inspired by the fiery, rhythmic fiddle playing native to South Ulster and Donegal and she has since developed her own unique style. A distinguished soloist, she was the inaugural Ed Reavy Fiddle Player of the Year as well as being crowned the Fiddler of London 2021. She regularly plays and teaches at festivals across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Accordion player from Achill, Séamus is the 2019 All-Ireland Fleadh Accordion Champion and is a sought-after performer and tutor. He has toured extensively with Comhaltas and performed with Glór na dTonn, reigning champions of the Senior Céilí Band Competition. With strong family ties to the area and festival, and years of experience in masterclasses, Séamus combines technical mastery with an engaging teaching style, inspiring students in accordion, céilí band repertoire, and traditional Irish music performance.

From Mountmellick, Co. Laois, Noel is a skilled button accordion, bodhrán, and drums player. He is the current Senior All-Ireland Button Accordion Champion and has performed nationally and internationally, both as a solo artist and with various groups. Noel combines deep musical knowledge with a lively teaching style, sharing traditional repertoire, ornamentation, and performance techniques with students of all ages.

 Ceoltóir agus cumadóir as an Ros, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo a chasann an fheadóg mhór, an phíb uileann, an fhidil, an fheadóg agus an pianó. Bhunaigh Emer an tionscnamh ‘Ceol Mhaigh Eo’ a dhéanann oidhreacht shaibhir an cheoil sa chontae a dhoiciméadú, a chur chun cinn agus a cheiliúradh. Tá dhá albam (Merry Bits of Timber agus Playground) eisithe aici, agus ar cheann de na tionscadail eile is suntasaí a bhfuil baint aici leis, tá an obair mhór ar athbheochan Lámhscríbhinní Goodman a rinne sí in éineacht le Mick O’Brien & Aoife Ní Bhriain, a bhuaigh Gradam Ceoil TG4 dóibh in 2014.

Fliúiteadóir as Baile an Mhóta, Co. Shligigh, a d’fhás aníos i dteaghlach ceolmhar agus a d’fhoghlaim a cuid ceoil óna hathair, Michael, agus ón iliomad ceoltóirí ina ceantar dúchais. Tá cuid mhaith den tír siúlta ag Deirdre ag múineadh ceoil agus ag casadh go haonarach agus le cairde, agus tá ceol casta aici ar stáitsí éagsúla in Éirinn, in Dubai, san Eilvéis, sa Liotuáin le blianta beaga anuas. Bíonn an-tóir uirthi anois mar theagascóir ag féilte ar fud na tíre.

All-Ireland champion multi-instrumentalist and singer from Sligo, Tom has toured Ireland and the UK with Comhaltas and performed with the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland. Member of Glór na dTonn Céilí Band, reigning All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Champions, he won the All-Ireland Senior Flute title in 2018 and has performed for Pope Francis and King Charles III. Tom combines professional performance with tutoring at festivals and workshops throughout the country.

Flute player, piano player, sean-nós singer and dancer from Achill, Kathryn comes from a musical family with strong ties to Louisburgh. She is a member of Glór na dTonn Céilí Band, reigning champions of the Senior Céilí Band Competition. Kathryn has won multiple All-Ireland titles at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, in both sean-nós singing and flute performance. Beyond performance, Kathryn also teaches and shares her expertise with students at festivals and in various Comhaltas branches throughout the country.

Concertina & piano player, composer, producer, academic, and educator from Lissycasey, Co. Clare. Jack has toured extensively across Europe, the US, Australia, and Asia, contributed to over 100 albums to date and is a Lecturer in Irish Traditional Music at UCC, where his work bridges performance, research, and the development of traditional music education. He founded Raelach Records, an artist-run, traditional and folk record label based in Clare.

Seinnteoir consairtín as Baile an Mhóta, Co. Shligigh, d’fhás Mairéad aníos i dteaghlach ceolmhar. Tá ceol traidisiúnta múinte agus casta aici ar fud na hÉireann, na Ríochta Aontaithe, na hEorpa, Mheiriceá Thuaidh, na hAstráile agus na Nua-Shéalainne agus bíonn an-tóir uirthi anois mar theagascóir ceoil ag féilte ceoil ar fud na tíre. In 2016, d’eisigh Mairéad, John Blake agus Nathan Gourley an t-album The Truckley Howl. 

Seinnteoir bainseó as Áth Eascrach, Gaillimh Thoir, a bhfuil clú agus cáil air mar gheall ar an rithim, an fuinneamh agus an stíl líofa a bhaineann lena chuid ceoil. In 2018, d’eisigh sé a chéad albam, ‘Not Before Time… 39 Years in the Making’ a dhéanann ceiliúradh ar an saol atá caite aige i gcomhluadar saibhir ceoil agus a thugann léiriú ar an gceol binn atá sa dúchas aige, ceol atá múnlaithe ag a thógáil i nGaillimh Thoir agus ag fréamhacha a mhuintire i gConamara.

Harpist from Westport, Co. Mayo, now based on Achill Island, Laoise is regarded as the most significant harper of her generation. She has pioneered a driving, rhythmic instrumental style featured on acclaimed solo albums including Just Harp, Ceis, and Fáilte Uí Cheallaigh. Winner of three All-Ireland Harp competitions and TG4 Gradam Ceoil Musician of the Year 2020, Laoise tours worldwide, representing Ireland at major festivals and sharing her expertise through workshops and performances.

Fiddle player and teacher from Derrygonnelly, Co. Fermanagh, Maggie comes from a distinguished musical family. She has won numerous awards in solo, trio, duet, grúpaí ceoil, and céilí band competitions. A dedicated mentor, she founded Tradacad in 2017, a music school serving Fermanagh and Tyrone. Maggie combines performance and teaching experience, inspiring musicians with her deep understanding of traditional Irish music, and supporting the next generation of players through workshops, tutoring, and performance opportunities.

A traditional singer from West Limerick who has lived in County Clare for over 20 years, Deirdre was deeply involved in traditional music from a young age, influenced by her proximity to the Sliabh Luachra region and immersed in the West Limerick music tradition. A multiple All-Ireland champion in traditional singing in Irish and English, she studied Performing Arts/Folk Theatre at Tralee Institute of Technology and later toured extensively as lead vocalist in shows including Booley House, Sessions from the Hearth, and Hup na Houra.

Amhránaí aitheanta, scríbhneoir agus craoltóir le RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, a rugadh agus a tógadh i gCorca Dhuibhne. Thug Sláine léi Corn na mBan ag Oireachtas na Samhna in 2022 agus tá neart duaiseanna eile bainte amach aici mar amhránaí ar an sean-nós síos trí na blianta. In 2023, d’fhoilsigh Sláine leabhar álainn dar teideal ‘Nain’ ina bhfuil bailiúchán seanchais, nathanna cainte agus scéalta seoigh, a bhailigh sí óna seanmháthair.

Sean-Nós dancer from Geevagh, Co. Sligo, Eiméar is the 2018 All-Ireland Fleadh Sean-Nós Champion and 2018 Senior Oireachtas medallist. Founder of Bróga Bríomhar Dance School, Eiméar has spent the past 10 years teaching weekly in various venues in Sligo & Roscommon. Her students’ achievements are a testament to the inspiration & dedication she brings to her teaching. Eiméar continues to perform nationally, lead workshops and summer camps, and tutor at festivals throughout the country.

Multi-instrumentalist from Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Chloe began learning music at the age of four and now plays concertina, banjo, piano, harp, guitar, melodeon, and tin whistle. She has won over 15 All-Ireland medals and multiple county and provincial titles. Chloe has toured internationally with Comhaltas, founded her own music, dance, and singing school, and released her debut album Blossom in 2019. She continues to inspire young musicians through teaching and performance across Ireland and abroad.

From Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, Pádraig and Róisín are among Ireland’s leading set dance tutors. Renowned for their expertise and engaging teaching style, they are in demand worldwide. They have been returning to Féile for many years, becoming firm favourites among West Mayo set dance enthusiasts. Their workshops combine technical skill with traditional knowledge, helping dancers of all levels improve while celebrating the joy and community of Irish set dancing.