Laichtín Naofa Comhaltas (Miltown Malbay)
Contact
- Claire Watts
- Mullach Road
- Mullagh Road
- Miltown Malbay
- Clare
- 353860674356
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The original Branch of Comhaltas in Miltown Malbay, formed in 1954, was one of the first branches in County Clare and hosted the first Fleadh Cheoil an Chláir in the town in August 1957. It again hosted the Clare Fleadh in 1961. The Branch was re-formed in 1987 and again hosted Fleadh Cheoil an Chláir in June 1988. The Laichtín Naofa Ceili Band gave an outdoor performance at this event. The line-up included Junior Crehan , Michael Sexton, J.C. Talty, Michael Falsey, Martin Malone, and Paddy Galvin, all members of the original band founded in 1954.
The present Branch, Craobh Laichtín Naofa, formed in 2007 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the 1957 Fleadh, shares that illustrious name. One of the new Branch’s first major events was to host the Outreach event for An Fleadh Nua 2007. Members of the Branch play regularly at the weekly session in “The Blonde’s” and hold a monthly session at various venues. Craobh Laichtin Naofa musicians perform on the Gig Rig at An Fleadh Nua each year . The Branch had a very successful “Seisiún” season in Spanish Point Golf Clubhouse in July/August 2009. The Cois na hAbhna “Seisiún” was produced by Branch Secretary Claire Watts. On April 1st. Michael Mahony , who was Branch Chairman , passed to his eternal reward . His much acclaimed cd “On Malbay’s Shore ” is available from Cois na hAbhna .
Committee
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Michael Falsey |
| Chairman | John Joe Tuttle |
| Secretary | Claire Watts |
| Treasurer | David Fitzgerald |
| PRO | P.J.Killeen |