Des Carty 1920 - 1996
Born in Tallaght, Des spent most of his life teaching the fiddle, whistle, banjo and mandolin. He made a major contribution to the traditional music scene in Tallaght and outlying districts. His dedication in passing on that tradition is seen in the number of young and (and not so young!) people playing music in the area today.
One of the most striking features of his music was the vast repertoire and variety - marches, set dances ,waltzes and many scottish tunes which otherwise might have been neglected.The Des Carty Music School was set up in his memory.
DES CARTY MUSIC SESSIONS 2005:
Click on Information for the latest news on this year's SESSIONS.
SOUTH DUBLIN ROCK SCHOOL: Click on Information for news of Alternative Entertainment's new popular music initiative. Second term starting in September.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Click on Sessions for a review of The Des Carty Music Sessions 2004.
DES CARTY MUSIC SCHOOL GALWAY:2nd term enrolments - new members welcome. Click on Music School for news of our latest venue in Galway city.
MUSIC SCHOOL ENROLMENTS:Click on Music School for information on enrolment and course-start dates.
Trad band Nabac gig: Exciting young band play in the Sean-nos & Traditional Music festival on Tory Island in August. Click on Information for details.
ACCORDIAN RECITAL IN CELBRIDGE LIBRARY: Renowned accordian player Joe Burke performs in June. Click on Information for more news and booking details.
HARP RECITAL:Harpist Kathleen Loughnane to present an evening of Irish harp music in St Maelruan's Church in July. Click on Information for further info.
Born in Tallaght, Des spent most of his life teaching the fiddle, whistle, banjo and mandolin. He made a major contribution to the traditional music scene in Tallaght and outlying districts. His dedication in passing on that tradition is seen in the number of young and (and not so young!) people playing music in the area today.
One of the most striking features of his music was the vast repertoire and variety - marches, set dances ,waltzes and many scottish tunes which otherwise might have been neglected.The Des Carty Music School was set up in his memory.
DES CARTY MUSIC SESSIONS 2005:
Click on Information for the latest news on this year's SESSIONS.
SOUTH DUBLIN ROCK SCHOOL: Click on Information for news of Alternative Entertainment's new popular music initiative. Second term starting in September.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Click on Sessions for a review of The Des Carty Music Sessions 2004.
DES CARTY MUSIC SCHOOL GALWAY:2nd term enrolments - new members welcome. Click on Music School for news of our latest venue in Galway city.
MUSIC SCHOOL ENROLMENTS:Click on Music School for information on enrolment and course-start dates.
Trad band Nabac gig: Exciting young band play in the Sean-nos & Traditional Music festival on Tory Island in August. Click on Information for details.
ACCORDIAN RECITAL IN CELBRIDGE LIBRARY: Renowned accordian player Joe Burke performs in June. Click on Information for more news and booking details.
HARP RECITAL:Harpist Kathleen Loughnane to present an evening of Irish harp music in St Maelruan's Church in July. Click on Information for further info.
