SUMMER SCHOOL OF EARLY IRISH HARP
The 2008 summer school will take place at
Kilkenny School of Music
Ormonde Rd.
Kilkenny
Ireland
The School of Music is in the city of Kilkenny with access by foot to accommodation, shops, restaurants, pubs and tourist attractions. Kilkenny is a historic city which has a rich heritage of fine historical buildings, lively pubs, fine restaurants, wonderful shops and is an all year round tourist destination. Within two hours of Dublin and Shannon airports, the city is serviced with an intercity bus service and rail link. The nearest ferry port is Rosslare. For further information please see the Kilkenny City & County website.
WHERE TO STAY
A wide range of accommodation is available within walking distance. For further information please contact Kilkenny Tourist Information Tel +353 (0)56 7751 500. The HHSI is not directly responsible for student accommodation, but is very happy to assist with accommodation questions. Early booking of accomodation is strongly recommended, as Kilkenny is a very popular destination in August.
MAP OF KILKENNY
Click here for a printable map of the city.
BUS & TRAIN TIMETABLES
For train times please visit www.irishrail.ie
for bus times please visit www.buseireann.ie
OTHER EVENTS
Scoil na gCláirseach 2008 takes place just after another renowned Irish festival: Kilkenny Arts Festival 8th - 17th August.