482.01 Dundalk Fiddle player Tadgh Mulligan plays three reels at a session at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo, and at the end makes ‘a special presentation’ to Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú, Ard Stiúrthóir, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The reels are “The sailor on the rock”, “Last night’s fun” and “Morning Star”. 482.02 A session of 13 musicians, with 2 also dancing, play a selection of reels at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo. They are Angela Crotty [tin whistle and dance], Paul Gallagher [flute], Jimmy Murphy [fiddle], Sinéad Nic Dhonncha [fiddle], Tom McGorman [flute], Maurice Bradley [fiddle], Áine Ní Chonaill [fiddle], Francis O’ Connor [fiddle], Marty Kelly [guitar], Joe Kennedy [bodhrán], Catherine McEvoy [flute], Connie O’ Connell [fiddle], and Eibhlín de Paor [flute]. Incidentally, Connie O’ Connell has just published, in Book and CD format, “ Bóithrín na Smaointe “ containing 69 of his compositions. Tunes are available to download free of charge. See website hosted by UCC http://www.music.ucc.ie/connieoconnell/ 482.03 A selection of reels by Musicians and dancers on the Macalla na hÉireann Comhaltas Tour of Ireland concert in Brú Ború, Cashel, Co. Tipperary on 23rd October 2015. Musicians are Fíona Mac Conmara and Sarah O’ Gorman, fiddles; Séamus Ó Flatharta, harp, bodhrán, dancer; Paul Clesham, concertina and piano; Tim Doyle, uileann pipes; George McAdam, banjo and mandolin; Vincent Murphy, button accordion and melodeon; Gráinne Nic Ghiobúin, harp; Jana McCarthy-Kent, concert flute and whistle; Séamus Tierney, concert flute and whistle. Dancers with the group are Carla Hanafin, Darragh Hurley and Séamus Ó Flatharta. The reels are “Pauline’s place” (PJ King), “Corofin departure” (D Lernihan) and “The old dúdeen”. 482.04 Scoil Éigse Tutors – 5 flutes and harp – at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo play a selection of 3 Sligo polkas. The musicians are L/R Aoife Granville, Eilís O’ Sullivan, John Wynne, Shane Keating and Robert Harvey on flutes, with Deirdre Granville on harp. 482.05 Scoil Éigse Tutors at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo, Adrian and Attracta Brady play two reels composed by their father, the late John Brady. The reels are “Dan Cleary’s Ireland” and “Vinegar Hill”. 482.06 Taking 1st place in Senior Button Accordion at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo, Daithí Gormley from CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligo, plays “Paddy O’ Brien’s reel”. 482.07 Approximately 60 Scoil Éigse Tutors from Ireland, USA and Britain at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo, play a selection of reels – “ The crooked road ” and “ The bucks of Oranmore “ at the Scoil Éigse Tutors’ Concert. Scoil Éigse consists of 4 days of Tutorials on the full range of traditional instruments as well as dancing and singing and is attended by over 700 pupils from around the world at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann each year. 482.08 A very rare combination of 2 Ruddle & Rose concert flutes dating from the early 1800s, played by Fionnuala Gleeson from Portarlington, Co. Laois, and Martin Gaffney, originally from Cavan and now living in Dublin, recorded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo. They play two reels – “ The Belles of Tipperary ” and “ The hunter’s house “ (Ed. Reavy). 482.09 Taking 1st place in Ladies Full Set 15-18 at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo, Killarney Spa, CCÉ, Killarney. They are – Áine Brosnan, Anna O’ Connor, Ciara O’ Shea, Clodagh Murphy, Julie Kelly, Katie Cronin, Katie O’ Connor, Séanagh Cronin and Shola Koschan. 482.10 Limerick concertina player Jacki O’ Connor, with guitar accompaniment by Fr Bobby Fletcher, plays a selection of reels – “ Seán sa Cheo “, “ Jack Coughlan’s “ and “ The Templehouse “, from a new CD, “ The Hills of old Kilcolman “ launched by Jacki and her brother John in November 2015 in aid of Milford Hospice, Limerick. Supporting a very worthy cause, the CD contains 16 tracks and features a wide variety of excellent material, with several guest musicians and vocalists. Further details : Jacki O’ Connor ( 087 ) 7500049. Email : [email protected] 482.11 Taking 2nd place in 15-18 Fiddle at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo, Aisling Ní Mhurchú, CCÉ, Baile Buí, Co. Offaly, plays a reel – “ Col. Fraser “. 482.12 In an informal music session at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo, Kate Ní Shé, CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh, Ballincollig, Cork, plays two reels – “ Dr Gilbert “ and “ Dowd’s “. 482.13 At the Scoil Éigse Tutors’ Concert at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo, Deirdre Scanlon from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary sings “Pádraig óg mo chroí”. 482.14 Reel played in 12-15 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015 in Sligo, by Lily O’ Connor and Rosa O’ Carroll from CCÉ, Tulla, Co. Clare. 482.15 All-Ireland U-12 Uileann Pipes champion 2015, Cian Smyth, CCÉ, Ballyduff/Ballinvella/Ballysaggart, Waterford, plays a slip-jig “Kitty come down to Limerick”. Recorded at the inaugural Cahir Trad Fest, Co. Tipperary in September 2015.