The College
An Grianán (“The Sunny Place”) has played host to this unique music course every year since 1971. Owned by the Irish Countrywomen’s Association, it is a residential college and conference centre situated in the quiet village of Termonfechin, just outside Drogheda and approximately thirty-five miles north of Dublin. Half a mile from a quiet sandy beach it is convenient for the many antiquities and sights of the Boyne Valley. Recorder and viol players from Ireland, Britain and beyond, gather here for a week of music making—though it may be that some also come for the sandcastle competition, the ceilidh, the tours of the Boyne Valley, the wonderful food, or the warmth of the welcome extended to all.
Accommodation
Most participants will be in the main An Grianán complex where all rooms have washbasins and where there are a number of single rooms, for which there is no extra charge. If you need one, please state this on your application form. The larger bedrooms may be used during the day as playing rooms. Some participants will be in luxury bungalows on the An Grianán site with twin rooms.
Non-players and Children
There will be a limited number of places for non-playing partners and children. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. They may come as players if fully able to hold their own with adults.
Travel
A chartered coach will leave Dublin Airport at 4.00pm on Saturday 18th August for An Grianán, and will depart for the return journey on 25th August in time to reach the airport by 10.00am. The return fare will be around €20. If you are planning to use the bus please indicate this on the application form. Rail and bus times from Dublin will be notified to participants before the course commences.