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 #298-1: The Kearns family with some reels
- 14 October 2009
Playing at the 6th Annual Paddy Killoran Festival in Ballymoate, Co. Sligo in June 2009 are the Kearns family: Cian on concert flute, Caoimhe on fiddle and their mother Fionnuala on keyboard. They play a selection of reels, the first one learned from the playing of Liz Carroll and the second is associated with Larry Redigan.
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- ComhaltasLive #300 (Full Programme)
- 5 October 2009
This week we present more music of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The upcoming 2010 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will be held in Cavan Town. This week includes performances from Niall Keegan (flute), Gary Lynch (fiddle), Peter Staunton (accordion) and Ann Marie Acosta (piano), Eibhlín Ní Mháille (banjo), Edel McLoughlin (piano accordion) and Gráinne Hambly (harp), a session at the Bridge Hotel, the Beartla Ó Flathartha and Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach Céilí Bands and fiddle players Evelyn Healy, Melanie Houton and Eilís Nic Aogáin.
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- ComhaltasLive #300-8: Eilís Nic Aogáin in the Senior Fiddle Competition
- 30 September 2009
In the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008 in Tullamore, Eilís Nic Aogáin, CCÉ Dún Doire, Co. Meath, plays the four-part reel “Jenny’s Welcome to Charlie”.
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- ComhaltasLive #300-7: Melanie Houton in the Senior Fiddle Competition
- 29 September 2009
A jig played by Melanie Houton, CCÉ Cr. Shéamas, Mac Ghiolla Bhríde, Co. Donegal in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008. The music was recorded at Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
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- ComhaltasLive #300-6: Evelyn Healy in the Senior Fiddle Competition
- 28 September 2009
Here is the reel played by Evelyn Healy from Templeglantine CCÉ, Limerick at the Senior Fiddle competition. This music was recorded at Fleadh Cheoil ha hÉireann 2008 in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
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- ComhaltasLive #300-5: Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach with a Hornpipe
- 27 September 2009
Taking 3rd place at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008, Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach from Co. Clare play a hornpipe: “The Good-Natured Man”.
Band members are: Ann-Marie McCormack, Sinéad Heagney and Ann Marie Vaughan, fiddles; John Rynne and Bríd Long, flutes; Jack Talty, concertina; Mick Butler, accordion; Kevin O’Connor,uilleann pipes; Geraldine Cotter, piano and Seán Griffin, drums.
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- ComhaltasLive #300-4: The Beartla Ó Flathartha Céilí Band
- 26 September 2009
From the Senior Céilí Band Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008, the Beartla Ó Flathartha Céilí Band from Co. Kildare play a selection of reels, commencing with “The Canucks Reels”.
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- ComhaltasLive #300-3: Jigs from a Fleadh Session
- 25 September 2009
A session in The Bridge Hotel Tullamore, taking place during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008. Musicians include Rosie Ferguson and Darren McGee on fiddles and Declan McGee on piano - all form Co. Down. They play three jigs, commencing with “Rosewood” and “The Woods of Old Limerick”.