The following scholarships are now available for application. Please read the criteria carefully on our partner website in order to ensure that you are eligible. You must apply for Blas through this website AND make an application directly to the relevant funding body. 

Limerick County Council 

Limerick Arts Office, Limerick City and County Council, is offering two bursaries to attend the Blas International Summer School for Traditional Irish Music and Dance at the University of Limerick.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 8th April 2026.

https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/culture-and-arts/funding-schemes-and-bursaries/blas

Tipperary County Council

2 x one-week bursaries (tuition only)

For residents of county Tipperary deadline for applicants 12noon, 26th March 2026.

Over 18s only.

https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture/arts-grants/blas-international-summer-school-traditional-irish-music-and-dance

Waterford County Council 

The Arts Office of Waterford City & County Council has announced their Blas Bursary. 

https://waterfordcouncil.ie/international-summer-school-of-irish-traditional-music-and-dance/

Unwaged / Retired Person's Special Rate

For some classes we will be able to offer a special discounted rate for people who have retired from work or who are unable to work. Please e-mail us at blas@ul.ie to discuss this.

 

 

 

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