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IRISH CONDUCTORS NETWORK
Bringing Irish Storytelling & Creativity to the Podium

Launching June 2026

The Irish Conductors Network aims to provide training and development opportunities for Irish orchestral conductors, building partnerships with national and international educational institutions and producing partners.
We have some exciting mentors already on board to work with us.
If you are interested in a conversation about possibilities, get in touch (details below)

Team

Meet the Team leading the new Irish Conductors Network

Artistic Director:
Sinéad Hayes

Freelance Irish Conductor who works with orchestras and opera companies across the UK and Ireland

Deputy Artistic Director:
Ciarán Crilly

Associate Professor of Orchestral Conducting and Director of Performance in the UCD School of Music

Founder Member:
Lynsey Callaghan

Irish choral and orchestral conductor.
Principal conductor UK National Youth Choir (9 - 15)
Founder Dublin Youth Choir

Founder Member:
Patrick Rafter

Irish violinist & conductor who has performed as soloist with orchestras across the world.

Contact Us

If you are an Irish conductor (choral or orchestral) we would love to hear from you. We are currently building our membership and mentor list prior to launch in June. 

Membership of the network is open to Irish/Northern Irish conductors and those based in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Email us to introduce yourself and organise a quick chat at iverniamusicberlin(at)gmail.com