Craobh Átha Luain

Contact

  • Máire Uí Chonchúir, Carraigín
  • (090) 64 89218/ 087 2356987

Features

This branch, at the Centre of Ireland, has held several County Fleadhanna, C.C.É Tour Concerts, has had Junior Pléaracha and Scoraíocht teams, floats in the local St. Patrick’s Day Parade, taken musicians on trips abroad, and is continuously involved in the less-prominent, but never-the-less important and time-consuming work associated with an active Comhaltas Branch.

Céilithe

A number of céilithe, with leading céilí bands, are organised each year.

Music Classes

Music classes are held as follows- Austin Berry (mouth organ) in Coosan by appointment Ellen Costello in Baylough by appointment James Donohue - Athlone G.A.A. Hall from 6.00p.m. on Fridays Áine O’Connor in Corrigeen, Knockcroghery on Mon & Tues by appointment. Hazel Murray in Curraghboy from 6.00p.m. on Fridays Collette McNulty in Ballybay Hall from 6.00p.m. on Tuesdays Cathal Cunniffe holds classes in Clan na nGael Clubhouse on Fridays at 7p.m. Traditional Singing is taught in Knockcroghery on Tuesdays by Pauline Hanley and Set Dancing by Tom Shine and Eileen Daly in a number of centres in the Athlone hinterland.

Committee

The current committee of Craobh Átha Luain:
Title Name
Cathaoirleach Aibhistion Ó Bearra
Rúnaí Máire Ní Chonchuir
Cistóir Cait Ní Shuibhne
P.R.O Betty Ni Lionaird