Have a banjo holiday in Co. Clare

Bill Forster, a banjo player with over thirty years' experience of teaching and playing bluegrass music, offers you the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of East Clare and at the same time extend your repertoire and technique on the five-string banjo.

County Clare is one of the most scenic and peaceful areas on the west coast of Ireland and there is plenty to do - hill walking, bird watching, fishing, sailing, and visiting the many local hostelries in the area, to name a few. If you are also interested in Irish traditional music this area is particularly noted for the excellence of the local musicians, and sessions are easy to find.

There are many reasonably priced bed and breakfast establishments in the area in which to enjoy your stay, and the area is easily accessible either via Shannon airport (half an hour's drive away) or via the ferry routes to Dublin (approx. three hours' drive). We can provide a list of local accommodation if required.

Bill can cater for group and individual lessons and can cover any ability level, though it helps if groups are of a roughly similar ability. Lessons can be tailored to specific requirements as required.

Contact details:
Bill Forster
Uggoon
Tulla
County Clare
Ireland
Tel: +353 656831604 (from England) 0656831604 (from Ireland)
e-mail

BIB editor's note: Bill Forster (see the BIB posts of 12 and 22 Aug. 2007 and 13 Nov. 2007), one of the most experienced banjo players from the British scene, moved to Co. Clare a year ago and is now well settled in. The cost of lessons to the individual student will be less as the size of the group increases. Contact Bill for more details.