Adrian comes from Freemount Co Cork. A village steeped in traditional Irish music. He started playing Irish traditional music when he was 8 years old and was taught by music teacher Con Herbert from Killeedy, West Limerick. Adrian currently plays with the Stríolan Céilí Band from Mountcollins in Co. Limerick and is a former member of the Allow Céilí Band.

Adrian is a very popular teacher at both the Willie Clancy Summer School, the South Sligo Summer School and also a banjo tutor at Scoil Éigse.  Adrian’s style of banjo playing is packed with energy and swing and he is in much demand at concerts, sessions and workshops all over Ireland.  He has performed at music festivals in Holland, England and America to name but a few. His greatest musical influences are Brian McGrath, John Carty, Liam Flanagan and Dé Danann.

This workshop is suitable for musicians who have been playing banjo for at least 3-4 years and they can play a selection of tunes including jigs and reels.

Registration for the workshop will begin at 10.30am, with a recital and refreshments at 2pm.