ComhaltasLive #309 (Full Programme)
This programme contains some of the winning performances from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009, which was held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
| Time | Segment |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Chicago based fiddle player John Daly plays two jigs, which he composed - “The Currach” and “Jack Allen’s”. This recording was made at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2003 in Listowel and guitar accompaniment is by Eddie Whelan from Birr, Co. Offaly. |
| 02:23 | The Dartry Céilí Band from Co. Sligo with their All-Ireland winning performance at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009 in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.Sligo native and president of Comhaltas Seamus McCormack presents the trophy to Philip Duffy, band leader. The reels are “Down the Broom” and “Gregg’s Pipes”. Band members are Declan Folan, Philip Duffy, Mossie Martin and John Kilkenny (fiddles), June McCormack and Noelle Carroll (flutes), Michael Rooney (concertina), Seán Carroll (accordion), Kevin Brehony (piano) and Damien McGuinness (drums). |
| 05:16 | Three Generations of fiddlers at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009 - from left of picture - John Hamilton from Co. Monaghan, Austin Dawe and Tadhg Mulligan from Dundalk. They play “The Butchers’ March” jig and “Miss Monaghan’s Reel”. We extend our best wishes to Austin for a full and speedy recovery from his recent accident. |
| 08:38 | From Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, All-Ireland Button Accordion Champion for 1992 Ned Kelly and All-Ireland Fiddle Champion for 2005 Michael Harrison play a selection of reels commencing with “Trim the Velvet”. This recording was made in 2003. |
| 11:22 | In the All-Ireland Senior Fiddle Competition 2009 Mairéad Ní Mhocháin from Ballincollig, Co. Cork plays a reel composed by Ed Reavy - “Leddy from Cavan”. |
| 13:45 | Enda McGreevy from Elphin CCE, Co. Roscommon plays a jig - a two-part version of “Tell Her I Am” in the Senior Fiddle Competition 2009. |
| 14:22 | Hornpipe played by Kathleen Sheerin from CCE Moate, Co. Westmeath in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009. |
| 16:27 | All-Ireland Senior Fiddle Champion 2009 Johnny Canning from Glasgow, Scotland with his winning performance of “Black Pat’s Reel”. Johnny is presented with his trophy by adjudicators Geraldine Smith and John McHugh. |
- Date
- 6 March 2010
- Source
- ComhaltasLive
| Performers/Subjects | Instruments |
|---|---|
| John Daly | Fiddle |
| Eddie Whelan | Guitar |
| Dartry | Céilí Band |
| John Hamilton | Fiddle |
| Austin Dawe | Fiddle |
| Tadhg Mulligan | Fiddle |
| Ned Kelly | Button Accordion |
| Michael Harrison | Fiddle |
| Mairéad Ní Mhocháin | Fiddle |
| Enda McGreevy | Fiddle |
| Kathleen Sheerin | Fiddle |
| Johnny Canning | Fiddle |
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Programme: ComhaltasLive #309
- ComhaltasLive #309-8: Johnny Canning wins at Fleadh 2009
- ComhaltasLive #309-7: Kathleen Sheerin at Fleadh 2009
- ComhaltasLive #309-6: Enda McGreevy at Fleadh 2009
- ComhaltasLive #309-5: Mairéad Ní Mhocháin at Fleadh 2009
- ComhaltasLive #309-4: Ned Kelly & Michael Harrison
- ComhaltasLive #309-3: Three Generations of Fiddlers at Fleadh 2009
- ComhaltasLive #309-2: The Dartry Céilí Band win at Fleadh 2009
- ComhaltasLive #309-1: John Daly at Fleadh 2003
