Ox Mountain Quartet Masterclasses

Workshop Masterclasses for intermediate to advanced players

Intermediate players have a good foundation in the basics of playing their instrument and are comfortable with the fundamentals of basic Irish tunes and ornamentation. They can play a reasonable repertoire of common jigs, reels, hornpipes etc. and are familiar with learning by ear and playing by heart. 

Ox Mountain Quartet Masterclasses

Siobhan O'Donnell - Bodhrán

Siobhan O’Donnell is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from Aclare, greatly influenced by the local South Sligo style. She has won multiple All-Ireland titles in music, singing, and won the Senior All-Ireland Bodhrán title in 2005. Siobhan is a well-respected bodhrán player and teacher and has delivered many workshops across the world.

Stephen Doherty - Flute

Multi-instrumentalist Stephen Doherty hails from Foxford, Co. Mayo and has accumulated numerous all-Ireland medals on whistle, bodhrán, drums and accordion. He is a two-time All-Ireland champion on the melodeon and a senior All-Ireland Champion on the flute. A member of NxNW, he has also shared the stage with artists like Michael McGoldrick, Dermot Byrne & Sharon Shannon and is a sought-after tutor.

Patrick Doocey - Guitar

Originally from Boston, now residing in Mayo, Patrick Doocey is an All-Ireland winning multi-instrumentalist, who is one of the most in demand accompanists on the Irish music scene today. Predominately self taught on guitar, Patrick’s exciting style on both nylon and steel string guitar combines influences from many genres. A member of Lúnasa, he has played with Sharon Shannon, Liz Carroll, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Teada, Buille, Cathal Hayden, Karan Casey, Sean Keane and many others.

David Doocey - Concertina

Also born in Massachusetts, now living in Foxford, David Doocey is at the forefront of the Irish music scene. He has won several prestigious awards including All-Ireland medals on both fiddle and concertina. David has released and featured on many albums and is also a member of NxNW. A sought-after session musician and tutor, he has shared the stage with many world-renowned artists including Michael McGoldrick, Tim O’Brien, Martin Hayes, Sean Keane and Dougie MacLean.

Finding The Old Parsonage

Pedestrian access to the house can be found to the left of Ye Olde Cock Inn, Wilmslow Road through the garden entrance or through the gate opposite St. James' Church, Stenner Lane. On-road parking is limited along Stenner Lane, down by Fletcher Moss Gardens. Please take note of any local Pay and Display parking restrictions. We encourage the use of public transport (bus, train, tram). Please see our website for details of local public transport.

For fiddle, banjo and button accordion workshops, please see the separate event page.

Cancellations & Refunds Policy – Ticketed Events

Tickets for events sold through The Gateway to Manchester TradFest cannot be refunded after purchase unless the workshop, ceili or concert is cancelled or rescheduled or there is a material change to the ticketed event. Please note, Manchester TradFest Ltd however will not be liable in any way if a ticketed event is abandoned due to any factors which are beyond our reasonable control such as, acts of God: including earthquakes, storms, flooding, power failure or fire, force majeure: including war, terrorist acts, and civil commotion. In circumstances where refunds are to be given, the refund will equal the face value of the ticket plus any per ticket booking fee.