Scoil Acla

Scoil Acla is an annual summer school on Achill Island that has been promoting traditional Irish music, arts and culture annually since being revived in 1985, though it was first run in 1910. At the heart of Scoil Acla is tuition – for all ages and abilities – in a range of traditional musical instruments, including the harp, uileann pipes, fiddle, concert flute, banjo, concertina, tin whistle and accordion. Scoil Acla hosts a highly respected writer's workshop, along with regular concerts, poetry readings, drama performances and art exhibitions. Classes are offered in Gaeilg’ Acla (Achill Irish language) and courses in the visual arts are also provided.