Programme: ComhaltasLive #280
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- ComhaltasLive #280 (Full Programme)
This week we bring you more music from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly in August 2008. Performers include Darren McGee (fiddle), Rosie Ferguson (fiddle), Declan McGee (guitar), Louise Mulcahy (flute), Mairéad McManus (flute), Deirdre Granville (flute), Aoife Granville (harp), the Breffni Céilí Band, Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach, Eilís Nic Aogáin (fiddle), Johnny Canning (fiddle) and Ciara Brennan (fiddle).
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- ComhaltasLive #280-7: Ciara Brennan at the All-Ireland
Ciara Brennan of CCÉ Craobh na bPíobairí Uilleann, Dublin, playing a jig in the senior fiddle competition. The music was recorded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly in August 2008.
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- ComhaltasLive #280-6: Johnny Canning on Fiddle
“Lord Gordon’s Reel” played in the 2008 senior fiddle competition by Johnny Canning from Glasgow, Scotland, who took 2nd place. The music was recorded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly in August 2008.
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- ComhaltasLive #280-5: Eilís Nic Aogáin in the Senior Fiddle
Eilís Nic Aogáin from CCÉ Dun Doire, Co. Meath plays the four-part jig “The Humours of Ballyloughlin” in the senior fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008.
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- ComhaltasLive #280-4: Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach Reels
Third place at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008 went to Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach from Co. Clare, who played this selection of reels commencing with “Rattigan’s”. They were recorded at the Senior Céilí Band competition.
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- ComhaltasLive #280-3: Breffni Céilí Band Jigs
A selection of jigs played by the Breffni Céilí Band from Co. Cavan, playing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008 in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. They were recorded at the Senior Céilí Band competition.
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- ComhaltasLive #280-2: Flute Trio at Scoil Éigse
A selection of reels, “The Wrong Roll” composed by Liz Carroll and “Put Me In the Big Chest”. The three concert flute players are Louise Mulcahy (Limerick), Mairéad McManus (Glasgow) and Deirdre Granville (Kerry), joined by Deirdre’s sister Aoife on harp.
The music was recorded at Scoil Éigse 2008 in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
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- ComhaltasLive #280-1: Darren McGee and Rosie Ferguson
Three reels played by fiddle players Darren McGee and Rosie Ferguson, with guitar accompaniment by Declan McGee, all from Co. Down. The first reel (in the key of C), is associated with Larry Redigan and Andy McGann, the second (in F) is “The Humours of Westport”, and the third is “Roaring Mary.”
The music was recorded at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2008, held in Tullamore, Co. Offaly in August 2008.
