Programme: ComhaltasLive #544
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- ComhaltasLive #544_15:Paula McMahon, Patsy Moloney and Neansaí Ní Choisdealbh
Paula McMahon on fiddle and on flutes Patsy Moloney and Neansaí Ní Choisdealbha (well-known trad music presenter on Radio na Gaeltachta), with a selection of Reels - “The sailor on the rock” and “The Galway rambler”. Recorded at a session in Templegate Hotel during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
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- ComhaltasLive #54_14:The Four Corners Céilí Band
The Four Corners Céilí Band from Dundalk, Co. Louth, play a March - “The Minstrel boy” - in Senior Céilí Bands competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare. Members of the band are - Ciara Ní Bhriain, Conor Leavy and Michelle Foy on fiddles; Oisín Morrison, Iarla Mac Gabhann and Eibhlín Ní Shúilleabháin on flutes; Séamus Tiernan on accordion; Sárán Mulligan on concertina; Seán Ó Casaide on piano and Fintan Hackett on drums.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_13:Sinéad McKenna
Sinéad McKenna from CCÉ, Clogher Valley, Co. Tyrone, plays a Hornpipe - “Baily view” - in 15-18 Fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_12:Kathryn, Marianna and Séamus Tiernan
Kathryn, Marianna and Séamus Tiernan, CCÉ, Caisleán a’ Bharraigh, Co. Mayo, play a Hornpipe - “Cronin’s hornpipe” - in Senior Trios competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_11:Tanya Murphy
Tanya Murphy from CCÉ, Bannow, Co. Wexford, plays a Reel - “George Peoples” - in Senior Fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_10:Rosie Ferguson
From Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Glasgow, Scotland, Rosie Ferguson plays a Hornpipe - “New Castle hornpipe” - in Senior Fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_9:Lann Eala 15-18 Céilí Band
Lann Eala 15-18 Céilí Band from CCÉ, Rahan, Co. Offaly, play a Jig - “Trip to Killarney” - at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_8:Áine McDermott
Cavan Lilter Áine McDermott entertains the crowd with a Reel - “Trip to Cullenstown” (Phil Murphy), at a session in Templegate Hotel during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_7:St. Roch’s Céilí Band
St. Roch’s Céilí Band from CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Glasgow, Scotland, play Highlands - “Danny O’ Donnell’s” and “Con Cassidy’s” in Senior Céilí Bands competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare. Members of the band are - Louise Hunter, Mairead Canning, Eileen Grant and Siobhán McArdle on fiddles; Patricia McArdle and Joe Armstrong on flutes; Roisín Anne Hughes and Paddy Callaghan on button accordions; David Browne on piano and Danny Boyle on drums.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_6:Seagda Coyle
From Coleman-O’ Grady CCÉ, USA, Seagda Coyle plays a Jig - “The ships in full sail” - in Senior Button Accordion competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_5:Maeve O’ Donnell, Sinéad McKenna & Oisín Murphy
A ‘special fan’ of musicians Maeve O’ Donnell (pipes) and Sinéad McKenna (fiddle) visits this session during Tyrone Fleadh in Dungannon on 24th June 2018. With guitar accompaniment by Oisín Murphy they play a selection of Reels ending with “Trip to Durrow”.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_4:Ita McQuinn
Dancer Ita McQuinn from Monagea, Co. Limerick, entertains the crowd with a Jig at this session in Fawls bar during Munster Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis, Co. Clare on 22nd July 2018. Musicians in the session include Séamus and Anthony McMahon, Anita Broderick and Mick Butler.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_3:The Atlanta 15-18 Céilí Band
From Georgia, USA, the Atlanta 15-18 Céilí Band play a selection of Reels ending with “The Glen Allen” at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_2:Adéle Commins & Daithí Kearney
Jigs composed by Adéle Commins and played by herself and her husband Daithí Kearney at a session in Clarke’s pub in Drogheda on 17th July 2018 in a ‘ warm-up ‘ for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from 12th to 19th August 2018. The jigs are “Life is for learning” and “Life is for living” and are included in a lovely CD entitled “A Louth Lilt” with all 14 selections composed, arranged and performed by Adéle and Daithí.
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- ComhaltasLive #544_1:Set dancers Rithim an Chláir
Set dancers Rithim an Chláir join a session in Fawls bar after their success at Munster Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis on 22nd July 2018. The dancers are Barry O’ Gorman, Orla Reidy, Michelle Curtin and Michael McDonagh and were All-Ireland champions in 2016. Musicians in the session include Séamus and Anthony McMahon, Anita Broderick and Mick Butler. They play a selection of Reels ending with “The Sligo maid”.
