Our Traditional Irish Musicians

Do you have guests travelling from overseas for your wedding? Why not treat them to some of the best traditional music Ireland has to offer as they enter your drinks reception, enjoy their meal, or help celebrate your wedding ceremony? Our Traditional Irish Musicians are specialists in their field, renowned both nationally and internationally. Read on to discover more.

BODHRÁN

Aimee

The promise shown by acclaimed bodhrán player Aimee Farrell Courtney’s debut performance in Dublin’s National Concert Hall at the tender age of eight was quickly realised when she won Gael Linn’s Siansa, in 2005 and 2006 followed by The World Bodhrán Championship in 2010. Aimee's dynamic playing ranges from her renowned sensitive style of accompaniment to electrifying rhythmic solos and duets.

She has gone on to perform with Irish folk luminaries such as Dónal Lunny, Andy Irvine and Liam O’Flynn, tour with bands such as Danú and Cara, performing in venues such as The 3 Arena (Dublin), The Royal Albert Hall (London) and The Hermitage Theatre (Russia) to name but a few. She is now on the road to discover the possibilities of the bodhrán in other music performing with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. Collaborative projects have resulted in albums Roots Revival Romania Chapter One:Maramures, Chatham Saxophone Quartet New Irish Music  and more recently New Airs with the RTÉ Contempo Quartet.  

Aimee’s love of music is evident in her teaching. Her in-depth knowledge of the instrument has led her to conduct specialised workshops across Ireland, Europe, and North America. In 2012 she devised a music education programme for primary school level and now conducts weekly lessons and workshops.

She has also acted as guest tutor and lecturer in CEA Study Abroad, Champlain College Dublin, World Academy of Irish Music and Dance University of Limerick, Newcastle University (U.K.) and The Gaelic College (Canada). 

Aimée holds a Bachelor of Music degree specialising in Irish Traditional Music and a Master in Music spacialising in Performace from the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama. Graduating with First Class Honours, Aimée was also awarded the Leo Rowsome Gold Medal for Outstanding Traditional Performance and the Michael McNamara Gold Medal for Outstanding Overall Performance.

IRISH HARP

Méabh & Fiona

Our two fabulous classical harpists, Méabh and Fiona, also perform as professional traditional Irish harpists.

Click on their shots below to read more about these wonderful musicians, and imagine enjoying their playing as you walk up the aisle…