Programme: ComhaltasLive #552
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- ComhaltasLive #552_15:Ava and Aaron Glancy
From CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligo, Ava and Aaron Glancy, play a Reel - “Graf Spey” in 15-18 Duets competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_14:Andrew Caden, Brian Gallery and Fiona Flanagan
From New York, USA, Andrew Caden, Brian Gallery and Fiona Flanagan, play a Reel - “Cúlfadda” in 15-18 Trios at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_13:Blaithín Kennedy
Fiddle player Blaithín Kennedy, CCÉ, Ballycommon, Nenagh, plays two Reels commencing with “Splendid isolation” (B. McGlinchey) at a special concert honouring the late Pat Swan, during the Comoradh Pat Swan weekend in Brú Ború, Cashel, Co. Tipperary from 16-18 November 2018.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_12:Conor McDonagh & Aoife Johnston
All-Ireland U-12 Duet Champions for 2018, Conor McDonagh, Harristown, Killavil and Aoife Johnston, Tubbercurry, Sligo, play Reels - “Larkin’s beehives” (P. O’ Brien) and “Jim Donoghue’s”. Recorded at a session in the D Hotel at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_11:Aisling Hunt
Aisling Hunt from CCÉ, An Tulach, Co. Clare, plays a Hornpipe in Senior Button Accordion competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_10:Ciara Maguire
From CCÉ, Newcastle, Co. Down, Ciara Maguire plays “Lord Gordon’s Reel” in Senior Fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_9:All-Ireland Senior Grúpaí Ceoil Champions ’Tairseach’
All-Ireland Senior Grúpaí Ceoil Champions ’Tairseach’ play their full selection at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018. The group are from CCÉ, Cill Shléibhe/Tulach Sheasta, Co. Tipperary. Members of the Group are - Fiddles: Kathryn Browne, Niamh Floyd, Clare Kavanagh, Bláithín Kennedy, Cáit Ryan and Clare Quinn-Ryan; Flutes: Ruairí Floyd, Mary Hassett, Denise Kennedy and Geraldine O’ Meara; Concertina: Róisín Comer and Sarah McAuliffe; Uileann Pipes: Cillian Roche; Button Accordion: Cathal Ryan; Piano Accordion: Colm Brussels; Banjo: Shauna Bourke and Brian McAuliffe; Harp: Fiana Ní Chonaill and Deirdre Murphy.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_8:Attracta and Adrian Brady
Scoil Éigse Tutors 2018, Attracta and Adrian Brady play a Waltz and a Jig composed by their late father John - “Dunne’s Waltz” and a Jig - “The famine farewell”. Harp accompaniment is by Eimear Coughlan.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_7:Sinéad Johnston,
At a session at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Sinéad Johnston, Tubbercurry, and Ryan Sheridan, Ballintogher, Sligo, play two Reels - “The dash to Portobello” and “Lad O’ Byrnes”.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_6: Nora Butler
Renowned singer Nora Butler from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, sings “Slievenamon” at a special concert honouring Nora’s late husband Pat Swan, during the Comoradh Pat Swan weekend in Brú Ború, Cashel, from 16-18 November 2018. Labhrás Ó Murchú, Árd Stiúrthóir of Comhaltas, delivered an emotional tribute to Pat just before the start of the Concert.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_5:Caroline Ní Chathasaigh, Martin Power and Shane Scanlon
At a session at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Caroline Ní Chathasaigh, Martin Power and Shane Scanlon, play three Jigs - “The Powder Mills” (which is one of Martin’s many compositions), “Curraghbeg Jig” (Johnny McCarthy) and “The Blarney pilgrim”. They are members of CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh, Ballincollig, Cork, and Martin was honoured with the “Ard Ollamh Award 2018” in recognition of his enormous contribution to Irish traditional music.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_4:A group of 16 young fiddle players from Cavan
At the Ed. Reavy Trad Music Festival in Cavan on weekend of 19-21 October 2018, a group of 16 young fiddle players from Cavan play a selection of Reels, all composed by Ed. Reavy, commencing with “Maudabawn Chapel”.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_3:Áine Murphy
Taking 2nd place in 15-18 Fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018, Áine Murphy, CCÉ, An Tulach, Co. Clare, plays a Jig - “Tommy People’s jig”.
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- ComhaltasLive #552_2:Grace King, Kevin Holmes and Meadhbh O’ Neill
In 15-18 Trios competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Grace King, Kevin Holmes and Meadhbh O’ Neill, CCÉ, Clifden, Galway, play a Reel - “Paddy Fahy’s”.
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- ComhaltasLive #551_1:Blackwater Céilí Band
In jubilant form after being declared All-Ireland Champions for 2018, Blackwater Céilí Band from CCÉ, Clogher Valley, Co. Tyrone play a selection of Reels commencing with “The Duke of Leinster” for a delighted audience. Band members are - Fiddles: Ursula McAdam, Lydia Warnock, Eugene McKenna and Rosie Ferguson; Flutes: Michael Coney and James McCaffrey; Piano Accordion: Ryan Hackett; Button Accordion: Michael Curran; Piano: Mark McCrystal and on Drums George McAdam.
