Douglas

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  • Patricia Conroy
  • Beech House
  • Boreenmanna Road
  • Cork City
  • 087/2938296

Features

Weekly classes and sessions held in Gaelscoil An tAthair Tadhg Ó Murchú /Gaelscoil na Dúglaise in Douglas. .

The branch in Douglas was formed in 1997 by a group of parents including the first Cathaoirleach, Aislinn Cogan. Craobh na Dúglaise found a wonderful home in Gaelscoil An Athar Tadhg Ó Murchú (Gaelscoil na Dúglaise) in Douglas and has attracted students from all over Cork City, it’s suburbs and beyond. The branch now employs over a dozen teachers who provide classes in Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Flute, Box, Concertina, Banjo, Mandolin, Bodhrán, Harp, Piano, Singing, Drums, Ceili band, Grupa cheoil and session playing. Recently the branch has moved to provide classes in traditional singing, which have proved very popular. Adult classes for all standards are also hugely popular.

The Irish language is an integral part of branch activities and a number of teachers work through the medium of Irish.

As well as competing in Fleadhanna Cheoil, the branch also prepares students for S.C.T. exams and has performed for a variety of events and on radio. Enjoyment through participation in Irish traditional music, song and dance is the principal aim of the branch.

Committee

The current committee of Douglas:
Title Name
Cathaoirleach / Chairperson Barry Cogan
Leas Cathaoirleach /Vice Chair Mick Hickey
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí (P.R.O.) Aislinn Cogan
Cisteoir (Treasurer): Ros de Faoite
Rúnaí / Secretary Trish Conroy
Oifigeach na nÓg (Youth Officer): Joanne Quirke
Teachtaí don Bhord Chontae (County Board Delegates) Margaret Quirke, Barry Cogan
County Board Delegate subs Maggie Cronin, Ted Dorgan
Treorai Gaeilge Niamh Ní Mhaoláin
Child Protection DLP Niamh Ni Mhaoláin
Minutes Secretary Maggie Cronin
Competitions & Membership Database secretary Mary Cooney
Other committee members Eddie McMahon ,Ber Desmond ,Helen Walsh, Edel Scanlon, , Finbarr McCarthy,Ted Dorgan ,Rory manning ,

From Our Blog: Douglas News

Cork International Folk Dance Festival

Craobh Dúglais CCÉ are proud to once again be part of the Cork International Folk Dance Festival, which runs from 18th-22nd July 2007.

Celebrating Ten Years of Comhaltas in Douglas

The Douglas branch, Craobh Dúglais CCÉ, is celebrating ten years of musical activities in Douglas in 2007. As part of the tenth anniversary of the foundation of Craobh Dúglais CCÉ, the branch is attempting to set up an instrument bank.

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