If I'm a vocalist/musician, visiting Ireland, and want to learn and experience more sean nos where do I begin?

Question

Might be planning a trip soon and would like to visit some festivals, etc.

Answer 1

Here are a few sites you might find useful

Site 1 Folk Music Society of Ireland

Site 2 Although this site is a bit dated it does mention an annual festival, an e-mail address is included:
"Sean-Nós Cois Life is one of Dublin's most successful sean-nós singing groups. Sean-nós is a traditional style of singing strongly rooted in the Irish language. The group holds an annual sean-nós singing festival."

Site 3 Check out this sites recommended links
"An Góilín is a traditional singer's club based in Dublin, Ireland. Our singing session takes place most Friday nights in Tom Maye's Pub at the Junction of North Frederick Street and Upper Dorset Street starting at 9.30pm. See our calendar for a list of events."

Answer 2

first learn there language then go onine and find out about there culture

Answer 3

galway,kerry or west cork