Programme: ComhaltasLive Programme #276
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- ComhaltasLive #276 (Full Programme)
This week’s programme features more music from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, held at Tullamore, Co. Offaly in August 2008. From the Under-18 fiddle competition, we see the fine young players Bronwyn De Paor, Dylan Foley, Eoghan McKenna, Rhona Lynch, Aidan Connolly and Brian Lindsay. From the Senior Céilí Band competition, we have the Dartry and Isle of Man Céilí Bands.
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- ComhaltasLive #276-8: Isle of Man Céilí Band Jigs
Returning to the Senior Céilí Band competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉirean 2008, here the Isle of Man Céilí Band from Laxey, Isle of Man plays a selection of jigs, including “Father Kelly’s” and “The Frost is All Over”.
Band members are: Katie Lawrence, David Kilgallon, Adam Rhodes, fiddles; Rachel Higham and Patrick Knight, flutes; Rebecca Hurst, concertina; Mary Molloy, button accordion; Russell Cowin, double bass; Kirsty Lawrence, piano and John Ryan, drums.
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- ComhaltasLive #276-7: Brian Lindsay plays the “Drunken Sailor” hornpipe
Brian Lindsay of CCÉ Mulligan-Quinn in Mineola, New York, USA plays “The Drunken Sailor” five-part hornpipe in the Under-18 fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008. In ComhaltasLive Programme #275 we had another interpretation of the same hornpipe played by Síofra Nic Aodha from Co. Mayo.
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- ComhaltasLive #276-6: Aidan Connolly at the All-Ireland
A reel played by Aidan Connolly of Craobh Naithí Comhaltas, Dublin, at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Under-18 fiddle competition. He was recorded in August, 2008 at Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
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- ComhaltasLive #276-5: Rhona Lynch at the All-Ireland
Rhona Lynch of CCÉ Cill Achaidh, Co. Offaly plays an Ed Reavy composition: “In memory of Coleman”. She was recorded at the All-Ireland Under-18 fiddle competition held August, 2008 in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
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- ComhaltasLive #276-4: Eoghan McKenna at the All-Ireland
Eoghan McKenna of Loch Beag Comhaltas, Co. Antrim, plays a hornpipe in the Under-18 fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The August, 2008 festival was held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
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- ComhaltasLive #276-3: Dylan Foley, fiddle, at the All-Ireland
Next up, 2008 All-Ireland Under-18 fiddle champion Dylan Foley from the Michael Coleman Branch of Comhaltas in Pearl River, New York, USA. Dylan plays “The Fisherman’s Island” reel by Ed Reavy. He was recorded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly in August 2008.
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- ComhaltasLive #276-2: Bronwyn De Paor playing at the All-Ireland
A jig played in the 2008 Under-18 fiddle competition by Bronwyn De Paor of CCÉ Craobh na Coradh, Co. Clare. Bronwyn placed 3rd in the competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
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- ComhaltasLive #276-1: Dartry Céilí Band reels at the All-Ireland
A selection of reels played by the Dartry Céilí Band from Fred Finn Comhaltas in Sligo. This segment was recorded at the 2008 Senior Céilí Band competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, where they took 2nd place.
Band members are: John Kilkenny, Mossie Martin, Declan Folan and Philip Duffy, fiddles; Noelle Carroll and June McCormack, flutes; Michael Rooney, concertina; Stephen Nolan, accordion; Damien McGuinness, drums and Kevin Brehony, piano.