3 October 7.15pm Festival Parade
Eigse Michael Hartnett - The Square, Newcastle West
Drumming Workshop & Parade Participation
open to the Public
https://eigsemichaelhartnett.ie/
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With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment and music facilitation business we do know what it takes to either get a crowd going or work with people using drums as a tool for connection and empowerment.

Work settings include:
– Schools (National and Secondary Schools)
– Events of all kinds (Weddings, Parties, Festivals etc)
– Festival Parades
– Corporate / Team Building
– Organisations for people with disabilities of all kinds
– Mental Health Care
– Preschools
– Nursing Homes

We hope you enjoy browsing on our pages, looking at pictures in the galleries, watching videos of our shows and getting a general impression of everything we do and have on offer.

Gareth Harteveld – Youth Work Manager

'I have engaged Drum Dance Ireland to work with various groups of young people for the past 15 years. Urs has always engaged every participant in the workshop, no matter what their ability or drumming experience.
I highly recommend Urs and his team to work with any group and am sure that the reaction would be nothing but positive.'
2022-10-04T19:21:49+00:00

Gareth Harteveld - Youth Work Manager

'I have engaged Drum Dance Ireland to work with various groups of young people for the past 15 years. Urs has always engaged every participant in the workshop, no matter what their ability or drumming experience. I highly recommend Urs and his team to work with any group and am sure that the reaction would be nothing but positive.'

Fiona Leahy – Business Advisor Kerry Enterprise Board

'Drum Dance Ireland exceeded my expectations when facilitating a client networking event. The event was specifically tailored to the audience in question and run in a very professional manner. Using Drum Dance Ireland allowed me to deliver a new and innovative way of networking to my clients and feedback from the event was very positive.'
2022-10-04T19:22:30+00:00

Fiona Leahy - Business Advisor Kerry Enterprise Board

'Drum Dance Ireland exceeded my expectations when facilitating a client networking event. The event was specifically tailored to the audience in question and run in a very professional manner. Using Drum Dance Ireland allowed me to deliver a new and innovative way of networking to my clients and feedback from the event was very positive.'

Steve Moore – Group Leader Kerryhead Family Resource Centre

'On having experienced the drum circle facilitated by Drum Dance Ireland during a recent program of events for our special needs group, I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them for any group. The level of interaction and enjoyment the session provided exceeded expectations. Each and every member of our group thoroughly enjoyed the occasion, regardless of their abilities or musical aptitude.'
2022-10-04T19:23:02+00:00

Steve Moore - Group Leader Kerryhead Family Resource Centre

'On having experienced the drum circle facilitated by Drum Dance Ireland during a recent program of events for our special needs group, I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them for any group. The level of interaction and enjoyment the session provided exceeded expectations. Each and every member of our group thoroughly enjoyed the occasion, regardless of their abilities or musical aptitude.'

Dr Catherine Foley – The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick

'The drumming and dance workshops delivered by Drum Dance Ireland to MA Ethnochoreology and MA Irish World Academy of Music and Dance have engaged the students both physically and intellectually in the world of African culture through drumming, chant and dancing. They have also been rewarding and enriching experiences for the students.'
2022-10-04T19:23:34+00:00

Dr Catherine Foley - The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick

'The drumming and dance workshops delivered by Drum Dance Ireland to MA Ethnochoreology and MA Irish World Academy of Music and Dance have engaged the students both physically and intellectually in the world of African culture through drumming, chant and dancing. They have also been rewarding and enriching experiences for the students.'

Mary Angela Downes – Activities Coordinator, Rathfredagh Cheshire Home, Newcastle West

'Thank you for a fabulous day Urs. It was so uplifting and enjoyable both for our residents and staff. We have never experienced anything like it.
2022-10-04T19:24:06+00:00

Mary Angela Downes

'Thank you for a fabulous day Urs. It was so uplifting and enjoyable both for our residents and staff. We have never experienced anything like it.

Susan Browne – Counsellor & Personal Development Workshop Facilitator

'Urs is a brilliant musician who has a great way with people, bringing groups together in a fun and creative way. His energy and enthusiasm are so inspiring... not to be missed!!!'
2022-10-04T19:24:45+00:00

Susan Browne

'Urs is a brilliant musician who has a great way with people, bringing groups together in a fun and creative way. His energy and enthusiasm are so inspiring... not to be missed!!!'

Gerardine Pierce – Principal Gneeveguilla NS

'All the children from junior infants to 6th class were involved with the weekly sessions Urs ran in our school and everybody was always looking forward to the next one. They even ended up with a little performance for their parents and friends at the end of the 6 weeks and everybody loved it. It was a great experience for all the pupils and I highly recommend Urs and Drum Dance Ireland.'
2022-10-04T19:25:15+00:00

Gerardine Pierce

'All the children from junior infants to 6th class were involved with the weekly sessions Urs ran in our school and everybody was always looking forward to the next one. They even ended up with a little performance for their parents and friends at the end of the 6 weeks and everybody loved it. It was a great experience for all the pupils and I highly recommend Urs and Drum Dance Ireland.'

Orlagh – Activities Coordinator Laois Arch Club

'A HUGE thank you for a truly amazing drumming workshop. I think it was pretty evident how much our members and volunteers loved it. You really pitched it perfectly, engaged them so well and I could see you adapted your programme to their interaction - that is a very special skill!'
2022-11-02T21:10:29+00:00

Orlagh - Laois Arch Club

'A HUGE thank you for a truly amazing drumming workshop. I think it was pretty evident how much our members and volunteers loved it. You really pitched it perfectly, engaged them so well and I could see you adapted your programme to their interaction - that is a very special skill!'

Aoibheann Queally – Music Teacher St Mary’s Secondary School Macroom

'Urs has a fantastic positive attitude and a great presence with this age group while creating many interactive games to help their learning process. His energy massively encouraged enthusiasm and participation from all students. It was great to see them completely immersed in such an enjoyable and creative setting throughout the session.'
2022-12-01T15:21:38+00:00
'Urs has a fantastic positive attitude and a great presence with this age group while creating many interactive games to help their learning process. His energy massively encouraged enthusiasm and participation from all students. It was great to see them completely immersed in such an enjoyable and creative setting throughout the session.'