Barry Skeffington is a renowned and respected guitarist within the Traditional Music scene across Ireland and beyond and teaches a range of styles and genres to accompany traditional music using standard and open tuning.

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Having started his musical journey back in the 70's learning his craft in Tom Kellys Bar on Short Strand, he soon left and lived in Paris playing with the group 'Dalriada' and touring through Europe.

 

On coming home, Barry played with several bands and worked with the Clancy Brothers, Chieftains and appeared on numerous TV and radio broadcasts.

Barry has been working with the school since shortly after its creation.