Video
Comhaltas Video Archive
Irish traditional music is a passionate art form. The energy of dance music and the pathos and humour of traditional singing can be difficult to appreciate unless you have the chance to observe it at close quarters. Short of being there, we think that the ComhaltasLive video programmes give you a great chance to do just that.
We began a project a few years ago to document some of the great performances of traditional music. In association with the Irish International Webcasting Company, the ComhaltasLive project set out to capture some of the current ‘greats’ of traditional music, document some of the promising young stars and also to show music within its historical context by referencing audio and video from the past.
The weekly ComhaltasLive programmes have been well-received, and thousands of people have had a chance to see some of this great music up close and personal. Please take a look at this week’s programme, or browse through excerpts from our past programmes.
Suggest a show
If there’s an event or opportunity coming up that you think we ought to cover, just send us a note and we’ll see what we can do. And if we can’t get there, maybe you’d like to write up the event for our journal, Treoir. Don’t forget to include some photos and, where possible, one or two video clips on DVD which we may be able to upload on to the website.
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- ComhaltasLive #593_9:Oisín McGinley, Patrick Joseph Pruce and Thomas Campbell
- 25 September 2020
- From London, Oisín McGinley, Patrick Joseph Pruce and Thomas Campbell play a Jig - “The mouse in the mug” - in 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth. They are members of CCÉ, North London/East London, London & Southern.
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- ComhaltasLive #593_8:Sinéad McKenna
- 24 September 2020
- Taking 2nd place in Senior Fiddle competition, Sinéad McKenna, CCÉ, Clogher Valley, Co. Tyrone, plays a Hornpipe, at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #593_7:Eimear Ní Chonghaile and Niamh Nic Eochagáin
- 23 September 2020
- Eimear Ní Chonghaile and Niamh Nic Eochagáin, CCÉ, Dr. Galligan + Cavan, An Chabhán, play a Strathspey in Senior Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #593_6:At Fintona Trad Festival in October 2019
- 22 September 2020
- At Fintona Trad Festival in October 2019, a talented group of about 30 young musicians play a selection of Reels - “Down the broom” and “The Hunter’s house” (Ed. Reavy).
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- ComhaltasLive #593_5:Paul Farren and Conor O’ Loughlin
- 21 September 2020
- Paul Farren and Conor O’ Loughlin, CCÉ, Cora Finne/Inis, Co. Clare, play a Strathspey - “Castle Bray” - when taking 3rd place in Senior Duets competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #593_4: Adrienne O’ Shea, Joseph De Georgeo and Ian McKenna
- 20 September 2020
- From St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, Adrienne O’ Shea, Joseph De Georgeo and Ian McKenna, play a Jig - “Mrs Galvin’s” - in 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #593_3:Tulóg Céilí Band
- 19 September 2020
- Tulóg Céilí Band, CCÉ, An Tulach, Co. Clare, play a Jig - “The battering ram” - in 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #593_2:Kathryn, Marianna and Séamus Tiernan
- 18 September 2020
- In Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019, Kathryn, Marianna and Séamus Tiernan, CCÉ, Caisleán a’ Bharraigh, Mayo, play a Reel - “Larry’s favourite” (P. O’ Brien).
