Programme: ComhaltasLive #309
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- 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.
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- ComhaltasLive #309-8: Johnny Canning wins at Fleadh 2009
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.
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- ComhaltasLive #309-7: Kathleen Sheerin at Fleadh 2009
Hornpipe played by Kathleen Sheerin from CCE Moate, Co. Westmeath in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009.
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- ComhaltasLive #309-6: Enda McGreevy at Fleadh 2009
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.
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- ComhaltasLive #309-5: Mairéad Ní Mhocháin at Fleadh 2009
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”.
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- ComhaltasLive #309-4: Ned Kelly & Michael Harrison
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.
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- ComhaltasLive #309-3: Three Generations of Fiddlers at Fleadh 2009
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.
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- ComhaltasLive #309-2: The Dartry Céilí Band win at Fleadh 2009
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.
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- ComhaltasLive #309-1: John Daly at Fleadh 2003
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.
