Journal of Music in Ireland recently launched the beta version of the new http://www.journalofmusic.com, incorporating the first phase of their online development. There are plenty of features yet to come, but there is already a wealth of new articles, reviews and multimedia to browse on the website, covering subjects as diverse as new developments in traditional Irish music and the composition of electronic music.

You can also follow them on Facebook (journal of music) or twitter

Support an excellent resource for musicians!

May Day Choral Event, CORK

Cork Choral Society May Day Sunrise Shandon Choral Event


SUNDAY 1ST MAY
6am, St. Anne’s, Shandon, Cork (Shandon bells)
Shandon Sunrise with Cathal Ó Baoill (Down)
& Jubilant Gospel Girls (Italy)
At 6.05am, sunrise, on Sunday 1st May, the dawn will be met with
a chorus of voices singing from the bell tower of the iconic Church
of St. Anne’s, Shandon to mark this ancient celebration of the first
day of summer.
Admission: Unticketed and free of charge*

New Bodhráns from Claddagh!

Lovely new bodhráns from Claddagh maker Michael Vignoles!
Inc fabulous handmade Irish made 12" bodhrans with beater, cover and DVD only €29.95!
Plus 14" and 16" standard player packs with bodhrán, beater, cover, and DVD and new tuneable bodhráns eg the "Notch"
Plus new reduced prices on the popular angler range (angled tuning keys for extra easy tuning) and the "Daisy."
Check out bodhrans


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Website Updates

Finally we are able to update the website again, and thanks to everyone who has pointed out pages that need updating over the last few weeks. Your help is much appreciated!

So far the main updates are on the cello pages, the special offer pages, and bodhráns pages although there are new offers on bodhráns coming this weekend too.

look out for more special offers and new stocks coming very soon including fab new violin outfits.

In the meantime if you spot any "bad" pages let us know :)

Facebook and Us

Yes finally the long awaited facebook page is up; and to celebrate the fact that we now have a facebook page and didn't break the web making it, we will be holding a competition.

Anyone who likes us on FB in the next month https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Ireland/Charles-Byrne-Musik-Instrumente/196096247093212 will be entered into our first ever fb comp and a winner chosen at random.
the prize will be a 30 euro gift voucher - overseas customers are included in the comp (we will pay postage on an item of your choice up to €15 postage if you win)

so LIKE us :) get your friends and family to like us. and you could just be lucky!

Brunswick Semi-Acoustic Guitar Special Offer!

This is an attractive guitar with built in pick up, by Brunswick; it boasts an impressive package of guitar, stand, plectrum. cover, leads and tuner! Originally on offer at €250 we have a limited stock available at €200! We also have several very nice Brunswick standard acoustic guitars available at €100, ideal for the beginner who wants something decent to play on. Call in to have a look!

Bring your battered old black case....

...back to life! A very limited amount in stock - colourful, strong violin case covers with recievers for rucksack style straps that will fit almost any standard uncovered black case. Transform that boring old black or cover that battered exterior! * (straps not included, straps can be bought in any luggage shop)

Karl Hofner Cello Oufits!!

Limited Special Offer! unprecedented value in cello outfits.... Karl Hofner of Germany student Cello outfits Available in sizes 16th to 3/4 1/16th, 1/8th and 1/4 th €420 3/4 and 1/2 €480 Fully set up, excellent value for students from a trusted maker. Call 01- 4781773 or email charlesbyrne@ireland.com to check availability of sizes; call into the shop to see these great instruments.