ComhaltasLive #277 (Full Programme)
This week brings more music from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, including impromptu sessions with the Maguire family, Mick O’Connor and Anton Mac Gabhann, along with Bronwyn De Paor, Dylan Foley, Aidan Connolly and Caoimhe Kearns playing in the under-18 fiddle competition.
| Time | Segment |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Christopher Maguire from Irvinstown Comhaltas in Co. Fermanagh took second place in the Senior button accordion competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008. In this session, he is joined by his sisters Margaret on fiddle and Lorena on flute, with guitar accompaniment by Gerry |
| 02:49 | From Co. Clare, Bronwyn De Paor took 3rd place in the Under-18 fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008. She played this rendition of “Colonel Fraser’s Reel” in her selection. |
| 05:57 | Competing in the Under-18 fiddle competition, Aidan Connolly of CCÉ Craobh Naithí, Dublin played this jig. He was recorded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. |
| 08:05 | All-Ireland Under-18 fiddle champion Dylan Foley from New York, USA plays the hornpipe: “Across the Fence”. The hornpipe was composed by fiddle player Brendan McGlinchey, and the music was recorded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly in August 2008. |
| 11:02 | Caoimhe Kearns of Ballymote Comhaltas in Co. Sligo plays the reel “Dr. Gilbert” in the Under-18 fiddle competition. This selection was recorded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. |
| 12:38 | Next we present an informal session at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008 in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The session was anchored by Mick O’Connor (banjo) from London, Anton Mac Gabhann (fiddle), originally from Co. Cavan and living in Co. Meath for many years, and Eddie Whelan (guitar) from Birr in Co. Offaly. They play two jigs composed by Vincent Broderick, who died a few weeks before the Fleadh. The jigs are: “The Whistler at the Wake” and “The Old Flail.” |
| 16:39 | Another session by the Maguire family from Co. Fermanagh, with Christopher on accordion, Margaret on fiddle and Lorena on flute, with guitar accompaniment by Gerry McCaughey. They play a selection of jigs, ending with “The Wandering Minstrel.” |
- Date
- 3 Nov, 2008
- Tune
- The Wandering Minstrel
- Created By
- Willie Fogarty
- Source
- ComhaltasLive
| Performers/Subjects | Instruments |
|---|---|
| Christopher Maguire | Button Accordion |
| Margaret Maguire | Fiddle |
| Lorena Maguire | Flute |
| Gerry McMahon | Guitar |
| Mick O'Connor | Banjo |
| Anton Mac Gabhann | Fiddle |
| Eddie Whelan | Guitar |
| Bronwyn De Paor | Fiddle |
| Dylan Foley | Fiddle |
| Aidan Connolly | Fiddle |
| Caoimhe Kearns | Fiddle |
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Programme: ComhaltasLive Programme #277
- ComhaltasLive #277-7: Maguire family session
- ComhaltasLive #277-6: Session with Mick O'Connor and Anton Mac Gabhann
- ComhaltasLive #277-5: Caoimhe Kearns of Ballymote Comhaltas
- ComhaltasLive #277-4: Dylan Foley with a Hornpipe at the All-Ireland
- ComhaltasLive #277-3: Aidan Connolly at the All-Ireland
- ComhaltasLive #277-2: Bronwyn Power on Fiddle
- ComhaltasLive #277-1: Fleadh session with the Maguire family
Comments
- 14 November 2008
- 11:11 AM GMT
What information can you give me about the great accordion player from Wexford - George Ross? Are there any records/tapes of his playing available in the archives?
- 31 January 2009
- 7:01 PM GMT
george made some 78s about 1957 jigs lark on the strand -blooming meadows -reels -obriens -copperplate -bag of spuds masoms apron -sally gar dens -the yellow tinker -i think he made 3 78s in total
do you show any singers also have you copies of bar of a song and any other related song books and could you give me the price in sterling many thanks go raibh mile a mar agat