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ComhaltasLive #379 (Clár Iomlán)

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

ComhaltasLive Programme #379.

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ComhaltasLive #379-7: The Corran Céilí Band

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

From Ballymote, Co. Sligo the Corran Céilí Band play “Michael Hurley’s March” at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011. The tune was composed by Michael Hurley, flute player with the band.

Members of the band are: John McHugh, Caoimhe Kearns, Fiona Doherty and John McEvilly, fiddles; Michael and Deridre Hurley, flutes; Dathai Gormley, accordion; Mairéad Hurley, concertina; Maria Lynn, piano and Michael Sherridan, drums.

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ComhaltasLive #379-6: Martin Donohue

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

One of the great stalwarts of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Cavan, Martin Donohue, plays a slow air, “Young Francie Maguire”, which Martin composed in honour of his young nephew who died tragically in 2001. This recording was made at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011 in his native Cavan at the Senior Button Accordion Competition.

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ComhaltasLive #379-5: Claire Bohan

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

From Co. Leitrim, Claire Bohan plays an Ed Reavy hornpipe in the Under-18 Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011 in Cavan.

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ComhaltasLive #379-4: Niall Ó Murchú

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

A slow air played by Niall Ó Murchú from Co. Armagh when he took second place in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011.

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ComhaltasLive #379-3: The Tipperary Comhaltas Youth Orchestra

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

A selection of reels from the Tipperary Comhaltas Youth Orchestra, including the reel “Devaney’s Goat”, played by the five fiddle players. This recording was made at the Orchestra’s concert in the Gaelscoil, Nenagh on the 29th of January, 2012.

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ComhaltasLive #379-2: Colm Slattery agus Daragh Carey Kennedy

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

A selection of jigs from two members of the Tipperary Youth Orchestra, Colm Slattery, CCÉ Ballycommon, Nenagh (accordion) and Daragh Carey Kennedy, CCÉ Roscrea (banjo).

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ComhaltasLive #379-1: Claire Quinn agus Pauric Stapleton

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

Tipperary musicians Claire Quinn (fiddle) and Pauric Stapleton (flute) play a selection of reels commencing with “Lord McDonald’s”. They are bothe tutors to the Tipperary Comhaltas County Youth Orchestra.

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ComhaltasLive #378 (Clár Iomlán)

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

ComhaltasLive Clár #378.

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ComhaltasLive #378-10: The Burning River Céilí Band

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

From Cleaveland, Ohio, USA the Burning River Céilí Band play “The Flowing Tide” hornpipe at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011.

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ComhaltasLive #378-9: Vanessa Millar

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:05:01 GMT

All-Ireland Senior Accordion Champion for 2011 Vanessa Millar, Kilmihill CCÉ, Co. Clare plays a Paddy O’Brien jig at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011.

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ComhaltasLive #378-8: The Leeds Céílí Band

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

From England, the Leeds Céílí Band play “The Pleasures of Hope” hornpipe at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011 in Cavan.

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ComhaltasLive #378-7: The Árd Eiscir Céilí Band

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

Two reels: “The Rookery” and “Larkin’s Beehives” played by the Árd Eiscir Céilí Band from Co. Offaly at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2011 in Cavan.

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ComhaltasLive #378-6: Eileen O’Brien

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

“The Broken Bridge” hornpipe played by fiddle player Eileen O’Brien, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary at the Billy Clifford Tribute Concert in Tipperary in May 2010.

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ComhaltasLive #378-5: Ceoltóití Sliabh Luachra Polkas

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

A selection of polkas played by three musicians from the group Ceoltóití Sliabh Luachra during their concert “A Musical Trail through the History of Ireland” at Brú Ború, Cashel, Co. Tipperary in April 2011.

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