Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí

The mission statement of Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí (meaning ‘friendship or association of fiddle players') is clear. This not-for-profit voluntary organization was formed in the early 1980's to help support and promote the art of fiddle playing in the Donegal tradition. Through annual events including the renowned Donegal Fiddle Summer School, this organization aims to

• strengthen Donegal fiddle playing at its roots
• improve standards of fiddle playing
• promote participation in all aspects of Donegal fiddle music
• encourage the transmission of the Donegal styles and repertoire