ComhaltasLive
ComhaltasLive is the daily internet video programme of Irish traditional music produced by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Each week's 20-minute programme is divided into daily segments featuring musicians from around the world, young and old.
Here are a few ways to browse the music:
| By Instrument | By Tune | By Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fiddle | Reel | Session |
| Flute | Jig | Competition |
| Button Accordion | Hornpipe | Concert |
| Concertina | Slow Air | Fleadh Cheoil |
| Uilleann Pipes | Song | Convention |
| Banjo | Slip Jig | Céilí Band |
| Whistle | Dance | Fleadh Nua |
| Harp | March | Scoil Éigse |
You may also see the weekly list of ComhaltasLive programmes listed chronologically on the 'Programmes' page.
Whatever your tastes, enjoy the music, and be sure to check back soon, as we upload new videos frequently.
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- ComhaltasLive #305-3: Lisa Ward plays “The Trip to Nenagh”
- 20 January 2010
Lisa Ward, CCE Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim in the Under-18 Fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009 plays the reel “The Trip to Nenagh”, composed by Seán Ryan who, incidentally, came from Nenagh. The tune is this week’s Tutorial.
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- ComhaltasLive #305-2: Three-Part Jig by Niall Ó Murchú
- 19 January 2010
Niall Ó Murchú, CCÉ Ring of Scullion, Co. Armagh plays a three-part jig in the Under-18 Fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009.
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- ComhaltasLive #305-1: Bronwyn Power at the U18 Fiddle
- 16 January 2010
Taking 2nd place in the Under-18 Fiddle competition at Fleadh 2009, Bronwyn Power from CCÉ Craobh na Coradh, Co. Clare plays the reel, “Jenny’s Welcome to Charlie.”
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- ComhaltasLive #304 (Full Programme)
- 14 January 2010
Here are some summer tunes to chase away these winter storms! This week we bring you music from the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009, held in August at Tullamore, Co. Offaly. This week’s programme includes selections from the Scoil Éigse tutors’ concert, Mairéad Hickey in a street session, and the Templeglantine, Pearl River, Botha, Ceolus and Old Bay Céilí Bands from the senior competition.
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- ComhaltasLive #304-8: The Old Bay Céilí Band Reels
- 13 January 2010
The Old Bay Céilí Band from New Jersey and Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, with a selection of reels: “Cooley’s” and “Maud Millar’s” at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009.
Band members are: Rosie Shipley, Jim Egan, Danny Noveck, fiddles; Laura Byrne Egan and Brendan Bell, flutes; Bob Smith, banjo; Séan McComiskey and Peter Brico, accordion; Matt Mulaueen, piano and Joshua Dukes on drums.
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- ComhaltasLive #304-7: Ceolus Céilí Band from Co. Leitrim
- 12 January 2010
A selection of jigs by the Ceolus Céilí Band, Gort Leitreach, Co. Leitrim at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009.
Musicians are: Michael McNamara and Olive McTigue, flutes; Irene Gukian, Pádraig Reilly, Enda McNamara and Conor Ward, fiddles; Ray McNamara, pipes; Maeve Reynolds, accordion; Brian Ryan, piano and Martin Murphy on drums.
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- ComhaltasLive #304-6: Reels from the Botha Céilí Band
- 11 January 2010
The Botha Céilí Band from Co. Fermanagh play a set of reels at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009: “St. Patrick’s Night” (composed by Paddy O’Brien) and “The Fox on the Prowl” (composed by Vincent Broderick).
Members of the band are: Ashling McPhillips and Lorena Maguire, flutes; Maggie McGuire, Moira Connelly and Micky Keer, fiddles; Eoghan Maguire, banjo; Catherine Mulligan and Chris Maguire, accordions; Ronan Warnock, piano and Charlene Bradley on drums.
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- ComhaltasLive #304-5: The Pearl River Céilí Band plays a hornpipe
- 10 January 2010
From New York, USA, The Pearl River Céilí Band play “Jim Erwin’s Hornpipe” composed by Ed Reavy.
Band members are: Dylan Foley, flute; Erin Loughran, Maeve Flanagan, Margaret Dudasik and Deirdre Brennan, fiddles; Lyndsey Beatuex, concertina; Blaithín Loughran and Pamela Geraghty, button accordion; Emily McShane, piano and Michael Fee on drums.