Banjo
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- ComhaltasLive #277-6: Session with Mick O’Connor and Anton Mac Gabhann
- 1 November 2008
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.”
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- The The Maids of Castlebar / The Swallow’s Nest
- 13 October 2008
From the “Echoes of Erin 2008” Comhaltas Tour CD, Aonghus Buggie plays the reels, “The The Maids of Castlebar” and “The Swallow’s Nest” on banjo, accompanied by harper Cathy Potter.
The ‘Maids of Castlebar’ was recorded by Sligo fiddlers Paddy Killoran and James Morrison in the 1936 recording ‘From Ballymote to Brooklyn’ and has consituted part of what is considered to be ‘core repertoire’ ever since. ‘The Swallow’s Nest’ is a composition of the much reknowned accordion maestro and composer Paddy O’ Brien Co. Tipperary (1922-1991).
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- ComhaltasLive #271 (Full Programme)
- 13 September 2008
This week we present excerpts from the Tutors’ Concert at Scoil Éigse, held at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore in August 2008. We feature the playing of Finbar McGreevy (flute), Fiona Doherty (fiddle), Cian Kearns (flute), Jarlath Brennan (banjo), John Burke (fiddle) and Carmel Burke (button accordion), Dean Warner (piano accordion), Noel Kilkenny (banjo), Paula McMahon (fiddle), Josephine Nugent (fiddle), Mickey Smith (uilleann pipes), Niall Keegan (flute), Gary Lynch (fiddle) and Peter Staunton (button accordion).
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- ComhaltasLive #271-3: Dean Warner and Noel Kilkenny
- 10 September 2008
Three jigs: “The Kings of Innisboffin” composed by Charlie Lennon, “The Haunted House” by Vincent Broderick and “Josie’s Visit” by Brendan Tonra, played by Dean Warner (piano accordion) originally from Leeds, England and now living in Co. Armagh, and Noel Kilkenny (banjo) from Co. Mayo. The music was recorded at the tutors’ concert at Scoil Éigse, held at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore in August 2008.
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- ComhaltasLive #271-2: Cian Kearns and Jarlath Brennan with John and Carmel Burke
- 9 September 2008
Cian Kearns on flute and Jarlath Brennan on banjo, both from Co. Sligo, are joined by John and Carmel Burke from Coventry, England on fiddle and accordion for the 2008 Scoil Éigse tutors’ concert. Together they play “Pearl O’Shaughnessy’s Barn Dance.”
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- ComhaltasLive #267 (Full Programme)
- 19 August 2008
This week in ComhaltasLive we present Gerry O’Connor on banjo, a session and the Bridge Céilí Band from the Fleadh in Clonmel, Marion Collins on fiddle, concertina player Rory McMahon and Aidan O’Neill on fiddle.
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- ComhaltasLive #267-1: Gerry O’Connor on Banjo
- 13 August 2008
Master of the banjo Gerry O’Connor plays two reels: “The Bag of Spuds” and “The Copperplate”. These tunes were recorded in Gerry’s hometown of Nenagh in October 2004, just after the release of his CD, “No Place Like Home.” His many fans will be delighted to hear that Gerry is finalising his next CD, which he hopes to launch in September. More information is available at his website at http://www.gerryoconnor.com.
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- ComhaltasLive #266 (Full Programme)
- 5 August 2008
This week we feature the fine music of fiddle players Laura Beagon, Joan Hanrahan, Darren McGee and Liz Gaughan, Nuala Hehir and Seán Óg Graham on button accordion, Donna McGee on banjo, concertina players Jack Talty and Dympna O’Sullivan along with Garry Shannon and David O’Brien on flute and Chris McGlone on Bodhrán.
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- ComhaltasLive #266-7: Darren and Donna McGee with a set of Reels
- 4 August 2008
From Mayobridge, Co. Antrim, Darren and Donna McGee play a set of reels on fiddle and
flutebanjo, respectively. The reels are: “The Maids of Castlebar” and “Seán Reid’s”, also known as “Gilbert Clancy’s”, which is this week’s tutorial.
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- ComhaltasLive #264 (Full Programme)
- 21 July 2008
This week we present traditional Irish music played by Breda Shannon, the Hurley family, Eddie Whelan, Aidan Shannon, Enda McGreevy and Keith Gildea, along with some regulars from the Wednesday night session at Cultúrlann na hÉireann.
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- ComhaltasLive #264-5: Banjo player Eddie Whelan
- 18 July 2008
Banjo player Eddie Whelan from Birr, Co. Offaly learned this three-part reel from the playing of Clare banjo player Kevin Griffin.
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- ComhaltasLive #264-3: The Hurley family with some jigs
- 16 July 2008
From Ballymote, Co. Sligo, the Hurley family — Dermot on guitar, Deirdre on whistle and Eileen on banjo — play a set of jigs: “The Galway Miner’s Jig” (also called “Tommy Mulhaire’s”) and “Deirdre Hurley’s Jig”, which was composed by their father, Michael.
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- ComhaltasLive #262 (Full Programme)
- 6 July 2008
This week we present traditional Irish music from Paddy Ryan, John Carlos, Erin McGeown, Breda and Aidan Shannon, Colin Greene and Shane Meehan.
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- ComhaltasLive #262-4: Banjo player Colm Greene
- 3 July 2008
Banjo player Colm Greene from Cahir, Co. Tipperary plays three reels. The first is “The Small Hills of Offaly”, composed by Paddy O’Brien of Offaly, the second is “Around the House and Mind the Dresser” composed by Charlie Lennon and the third, “Ríl na Glaise” was composed by Limerick banjo player Marcus Maloney.
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- ComhaltasLive #257: Music from the four provinces of Ireland (full programme)
- 31 May 2008
ComhaltasLive #257: Music from the four provinces of Ireland
This week we present music from the four provinces of Ireland. We feature: A whistle solo by Clodagh Holland, Martin and David Howley playing the Flogging Reel, jigs and reels from concertina player Kylie Moynagh, a set of jigs from a Clare trio concluding with a set from Darren Moloney, John McCartan and Danny McGovern.
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- ComhaltasLive #257 - 6: Darren Moloney, John McCartan and Danny McGovern
- 31 May 2008
Recorded in Cavan on 8th December 2003, Darren Moloney plays three reels on banjo: “The Broken Pledge”, “The Whistler of Rosslea” (by Ed Reavy) and “The Piper’s Despair”. He is joined by John McCartan from Newtowngore, Co. Leitrim on guitar and Danny Mc Govern from Rostrevor, Co. Down on bodhrán.
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- ComhaltasLive #257 - 2: Martin and David Howley playing the Flogging Reel
- 28 May 2008
The Howley brothers from County Galway, with Martin on banjo and David on guitar, play a set of reels: “The Flogging Reel” and “The Contradiction”.
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- ComhaltasLive #253: Limerick music at the Munster Fleadh (Full Programme)
- 5 May 2008
This week we bring you music recorded at the 2007 Munster Fleadh, along with a special piece from Gurteen, Co. Sligo.
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- ComhaltasLive #253 – 2: Brush Dance performed by John Collins
- 29 April 2008
A selection of jigs for a rare performance of the the brush dance by John Collins. The music is provided by fellow West Limerick musicians John and Willie Larkin (banjo and accordion), Patricia Wright and Anita Deely (fiddles) and Aileen Dillane on piano.
This music was recorded at the special concert of West Limerick music organized by the Munster council of Comhaltas at the Munster Fleadh in Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick in July 2007.
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- ComhaltasLive #249: Airs and Tunes (Full Programme)
- 6 April 2008
This week we bring you some Slow Airs and dance tunes from several notable musical families.