Programme: ComhaltasLive Programme #300
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- ComhaltasLive #300 (Full Programme)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”.
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- ComhaltasLive #300-2: Jigs from 2008 Scoil Éigse Tutors
Three Scoil Éigse Tutors from 2008 play a selection of three jigs, commencing with “An Lurgadán” (by Junior Crehan) and ending with “The Geese in the Bog”. The performers are: Eibhlín Ní Mháille (banjo), Edel McLoughlin (piano accordion) and Gráinne Hambly (harp), and the music was recorded in Tullamore, Co. Offaly in August 2008.
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- ComhaltasLive #300-1: Barn dances from Tullamore
We present a selection of Barn Dances played by Scoil Éigse Tutors at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008, fimed in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.. Playing here are Niall Keegan (flute), Gary Lynch (fiddle), Peter Staunton (accordion) and Ann Marie Acosta (piano). The tunes were all originally recorded by Michael and James Morrison in the 1920s/30s.