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UKULELE HAPPY - Autumn Course

Four Strings, Big Joy

RIAM’s ukulele groups (limited places - max. 15 participants per group) welcome adults of all skill levels, whether you're new to the instrument or are picking it up again after some time. 

A great complementary opportunity for all RIAM Well Sing Choir members, to add a string (or four) to their musical bow. 

Led by Patricia Prenty, (Director of Skerries Ukulele Strummers / Dundalk Ukulele Strummers), participants can look forward to 10 fun-filled ukulele + song sessions in our Autumn 2026 term, leading up to Christmas.

Playing in a group like this isn’t just fun - it’s also a great way to unwind, lift your mood, and take a break from everyday stress.

Strumming, singing and laughing together can boost confidence, improve focus, and bring a real sense of connection. No pressure, just four strings and some feel-good music in good company.

We will be offering up to 3 different level groups: 

*Entry Level: for Beginners - Tuesdays 1:30 - 2:30 PM (this group is not available for direct booking as it will only run with sufficient numbers) - Please contact [email protected] to express your interest.
 

Beginner Classes will run for 6 weeks, with an option to extend to 10 (subject to demand)

Progession Level 2: for Continuing Learners with min. 1 year of previous class participation - Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30 PM  (Former 2:00 PM Group)
 

Progession Level 1: for Continuing Learners with 6-12 months of previous class participation - Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM  (Former 3:00 PM Group)

Progression Level Classes will run for 10 weeks. 

Autumn Schedule 2026  (Room TBC)

Participants will need to provide their own ukulele.* (A beginner-level soprano ukulele (standard tuning GCEA) starts at ca. €35)

*For help with sourcing a soprano ukulele, please click here for shopping suggestions in the Dublin area and online. 

Prerequisites

- Participants should be min. 18 years

- Participants are not required to be able to read music

Tutor

Patricia Prenty 

Patricia graduated from TCD with a B.A. Hons degree in Music & French in 1989.  Since taking up the ukulele in 2015 she has been involved with several ukulele groups, Skerries, Rathfarnham, Dublin Ukulele Collective, Dundalk and Accolade Music Group in Newry.  Patricia has performed with DUCs at music festivals such as Electric Picnic and Longtitude, tea parties at Áras an Uachtarán, charity fundraisers  and has been hugely involved in the running of 2 small ukulele festivals both here and in Portugal.  She is currently Musical Director of the Skerries and Dundalk groups and teaches ukulele to adult beginners.