Éilís Crean, founder of Authentic Ireland Cultural Enrichment (A.I.C.E) was born in Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon, Ireland and grew up in a house where traditional Irish music was cultivated, cherished and appreciated. She plays fiddle and was taught by the highly esteemed and legendary Eddie Kelly and her childhood years saw many hours with Eddie, teasing through the artful arrangement of his notes during the weekly lessons.
Through the years, Éilís has competed and won prizes at various events throughout Ireland and Great Britain. Éilís, whose profession is Healthcare Information Technology consultancy, brings fulfillment to her life these days by teaching traditional Irish music style and technique, specifically the East Galway style of fiddle playing, in Eddie's inimitable way. She is the sole proponent of this unique style and she derives great Joy from passing it along to those who want to learn it.

Éilís is now based in Nashville, Tennessee (TN)

Éilís brings fulfillment to her life by teaching traditional Irish music style and technique. An array of instruments can be found in her classes from button accordions, banjos to fiddles and concertinas. Since she is an IT professional by day the Skype technology is an valuable part of her teaching setup thus making her available to teach across the country and globe.

To bring devotees of traditional Irish music together in the form of dancing, concerts and workshops is another passion of Éilís'.

Lastly, the art of playing fiddle and performing for others is a pursuit close to her heart.
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Welcome to the official website of Éilís Crean,
​traditional Irish fiddle-player. teacher and founder of Authentic Ireland Cultural Enrichment (A.I.C.E)