Craobh An Sciobairin
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- Baltimore
- Skibbereen
- Co. Cork
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This page is here to let you know all about the Skibbereen Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
Founded in 1969, Skibbereen Comhaltas is based in Skibbereen, West Cork and our membership is drawn from many of the surrounding towns and area’s including Rosscarbery, Drimoleague, Baltimore, Ballydehob, Aughadown and Caheragh, as well as the town itself.
Craobh Sciobairin is dedicated to the promotion of Irish traditional music, song and dance. To achieve our aims, we organise regular sessions, trips and committee meetings and we also encourage our members to participate in Fleadhanna Cheoil. Skibereen has been the host venue for Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan on a record four occasions: 1976, 1995, 2001 and most recently, 2003 which underlines our position as one of Munster’s strongest branches.
Please see our website for a full list of our branch’s history and current activities. You may also view pictures of recent events and download our monthly newsletter
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2009
ALL-IRELAND FLEADH SUCCESS
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009 returned to Tullamore for the third year in succession. Following a very successful Munster Fleadh for the branch in Roscrea, Skibbereen branch was very well represented in Tullamore by our members, many who attended the Scoil Éigse workshops prior to the Fleadh and made a week long holiday of the event. Skibbereen branch members enjoyed exceptional success winning a total of four individual All- Ireland titles, one in each age-group, along with fourteen second place medals: Under 12 Hannah Collins: Piano, 1st place OliveO’Mahony: Duet, 2nd place Sciobairín CCÉ Céilí Band: Sarah Hayes, Moira McCarthy, Alice Whooley, Helen Coughlan (fiddles); Deirdre Connolly, Niamh O’Driscoll (flutes); Hannah Collins (box); Olive O’Mahony (concertina); Ciarán French (drums); Mary-Therese Coughlan (Piano) 12-15 Clíodhna Ní Chonghaile: Piano Accordion, 1st place Naomi Burke: Whistling, 2nd place 15-18 Grace O’Mahony: Mandolin, 1st place Danny Collins: Piano Accordion, 2nd place John Harrington: Mouth Organ: 2nd place Senior Catríona Collins: Piano Accordion, 1st place Congratulations to all the prize-winners who have brought such great honours to the branch. Well done also to the other branch members who competed over the weekend: Thomas Palmer, Timothy McCarthy, Cathal McCarthy, Liam O’Mahony, Ciarán O’Donovan and Eimear O’Driscoll,
COMHALTAS ÓG YOUTH SESSIONS
The Comhaltas Óg youth sessions/céilís will return for the Winter months starting on the first Tuesday of the month, October 6th from 7.30pm-9.30pm in the G.A.A. Pavillion. These sessions are especially aimed at the youth of the branch to give them the opportunity to play the easy tunes they know; and learn a few céilí dances in a relaxed and friendly setting. As this is the first session of the winter season there will be no charge for refreshments at the door. Instead, perhaps you would like to bring a treat to share with everyone
ALL-FLEADH WINNERS CELEBRATION
In recognition of the magnificent achievements of our members at the Fleadh in Tullamore, we will be making presentations to our Céilí Band and individual prizewinners. This will be incorporated into the October Youth Session on October 6th. We feel it is important that the younger members of our branch get to see the possibilities of what can be achieved themselves in the future. There will also be the chance to hear the winning performances andto celebrate the occasion. All branch members are invited to attend and acknowledge the achievements of our members in this year’s Fleadh. Southern Star Photographer will also be in attendance
COMHALTAS ÓG A.G.M
The A.G.M of Comhaltas Óg will be held on Sunday, 11th October at 7.30pm in the G.A.A Pavillion. All our junior members are invited to attend. Chairperson Claire Collins and her fellow officers will present their reports on the past years activities. Following this there will be the election of new officers for the coming year and a short Seisiún. This youth committee is a wonderful addition to our branch structure but if Comhaltas Óg is to survive, we need parents to get involved. The young people need guidance on how to run meetings and it is vital that at least two parents are present at each meeting. Thanks to those parents who put great work and time into Comhaltas Óg and the organisation of the Youth Sessions over the year
BRANCH A.G.M
The Annual General Meeting of Skibbereen Comhaltas will be held on Tuesday, 29th September at 8.30pm in the G.A.A Pavillion. We are appealing for all our members to attend as we review the activities of the past year. A reminder that your membership expires at the A.G.M. Membership renewal form is enclosed.
SET/CÉILÍ DANCING CLASSES
Teenage/Adult Set and Céilí Dancing Classes have resumed with Bertie and Annie Moran in the G.A.A Pavillion on Wednesday nights from 8.30-10.30. Great numbers are attending every week and it is proving to be a most enjoyable evening. Bertie and Anne would welcome any new faces who would like to join in. For information contact Bertie at 028-28647
40th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
The weekend of October 17th/18th will be a momentous weekend in the history of our branch as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of our branch in 1969. Saturday, October 17th will feature a gala dinner dance and Céilí Mór in the West Cork Hotel. Please book your tickets now as we need numbers in advance for the hotel. Sunday, October 18th will start with an Aifreann Tradisiúnta in the Cathedral at which our deceased members will be remembered. The weekend will conclude with lunch and a session in the West Cork Hotel. Please read the attached brochure
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
TUESDAY, 29TH SEPT BRANCH A.G.M 8.30PM TUESDAY, 6th OCTOBER YOUTH SESSION 7.30PM TUESDAY, 6TH OCTOBER OCTOBER BRANCH MEETING 9.30PM SUNDAY, 11TH OCTOBER COMHALTAS ÓG A.G.M 7.30PM 17TH/18TH OCTOBER 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WEEKEND
CONTACT OUR OFFICERS
GER O’DONOVAN, CHAIRMAN, SKIBBEREEN CCE, GORTNADIHY, LEAP, CO. CORK (087-7427016)
NUALA NI BHRIAIN, SECRETARY SKIBBEREEN CCE., BAKERS HILL, BALTIMORE, CO. CORK (028-20398) SEAN WALSH PRO, SKIBBEREEN CCE SKEAGH SKIBBEREEN CO. CORK (086-3762621) YVONNE O’REGAN TREASURER, SKIBBEREEN CCÉ SANDYCOVE RD., CASTLETOWNSEND CO. CORK (086-2314216)
Coiste
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Honoury President | Kester Kelly |
| Chairperson | Ger O Donovan |
| Vice-Chairman | Con McCarthy |
| Secretary | Nuala Ni Bhriain |
| Asst. Secretary | Rose Coughlan/Teresa Walsh |
| Treasurer | Yvonne O'Regan |
| Asst. Treasurer | Alice Burke |
| PRO | Sean Walsh |
| Youth Officer | Sandra Walsh |
| Treorai na Gaeilge |