Craobh Ros Comáin
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- Co. Ros Comáin
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- Music Classes
- Music Sessions
The present branch in Roscommon Town was formed in 1979. Within two years, it hosted the Connacht Fleadh and did so again in 1994. In the meantime, it hosted Fleadh Ros Comáin in 1987 and 88, while also being host to the Connacht Finals of the now discontinued Ceol and Gheimhridh on a number of occasions in the 90s.
The Comhaltas Tour of Ireland, ‘Echoes of Erin’ enjoyed full houses on most of its visits to the Dr. Hyde Centre during the 80’s. For a number of years, the branch ran a mini-fleadh for non-fleadh winners each Spring, and during the late 80’s played host to the nationwide ‘Seisiún’ until Arts Council funding ceased. Afterwards, it ran its own version, which it called ‘Seisiún an tSamhraidh’ and took part in Easter Parades.
More recently, in conjunction with the Town Twinning Committee, it takes rehearsed shows to France and also stages similar shows for the return visits and other important occasions. Since 1986 to the present time, with only a break of two years, the branch has organised a grúpa ceoil, ‘Ógánaigh an Chraoibhín’, for the fleadh season, with a considerable degree of success right up to 2nd in the Senior All-Ireland two years in-a-row in the early 90’s. Later, they were featured on R.T.É. 1 TV. The branch was very active during the lifetime of the ‘Ceoltraí’ competition, and places a special emphasis on the younger performers.
