Programme: ComhaltasLive #558
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- ComhaltasLive #558_15:St. Fergal’s 15-18 Céilí Band
St. Fergal’s 15-18 Céilí Band from CCÉ, Camross, Co. Laois, play a Jig - “The lark on the strand” at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_14:Gerry and Ailish O’ Connor
In the Fiddlers of Oriel Concert at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Gerry O’ Connor and his sister Ailish play three Jigs ending with “Captain White”.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_13:St. Margaret’s Céilí Band
In 15-18 Céilí Bands competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth. St. Margaret’s Céilí Band from Pearl River, New York, USA, play a selection of Reels ending with “Phyllis’s birthday” ( Josephine Marsh).
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- ComhaltasLive #558_12:Sinéad Johnston, Tubbercurry, and Ryan Sheridan
At a session in the D Hotel at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Sinéad Johnston, Tubbercurry, and Ryan Sheridan, Ballintogher, Co. Sligo, play Reels - “The yellow tinker” and “Travers”.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_11:Muireann Ní Mhaoildeirg
Muireann Ní Mhaoildeirg from Lusk, Co. Dublin, plays a Waltz composed by Claire Ryan, at a session in Cultúrlann na hÉireann, Monkstown, Dublin on 11th February 2019.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_10:Tim Doyle and Fiona McNamara
n Scoil Éigse Tutors’ Concert at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018, Tim Doyle and Fiona McNamara, both from Dublin, play a selection of Reels - “Paddy Fahy’s” and “Lad O’ Byrne’s”.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_9:Paddy Callaghan
Paddy Callaghan, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Glasgow, Scotland, plays a Reel - “Redican’s” - in Senior Button Accordion Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_8:The Thatch Céilí Band
Taking 3rd place in Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, the Thatch Céilí Band, CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, play a Hornpipe - “Across the fence” (Seán Ryan). Band members are - Fiddles: Blaithín Kennedy, Naoise Kettle and Lily Kettle; Flutes: Maria Moloney and Margaret Grace; Accordion: Keelan McGrath; Concertina: Susan Coleman; Banjo: Eoghan McGrath; Piano: Mary Meagher; Drums: Conall Nevin.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_7:Conor Cronin
From Dunlaoghaire, Dublin, Conor Cronin plays two Reels on concert flute - “John Brady’s” and “The crib of perches”. Conor learned these tunes from Brendan McCabe at music classes in Cultúrlann na hÉireann some years ago.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_6:Rachel McGarrity and Clodagh Holland
Rachel McGarrity and Clodagh Holland, CCÉ, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, play a Hornpipe in Senior Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_5:Orla Ní Dhuinnsléibhe
Orla Ní Dhuinnsléibhe, CCE, Carna, Co. Galway, plays a Reel - “The green fields of Glentown” - in 15-18 Fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_4:Knocknashee Céilí Band
Knocknashee Céilí Band from CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligo, play a selection of Jigs - “The Banks of Newfoundland” and “The nightingale” - when taking 2nd place at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth. Band members are - Fiddles: Caoimhe Kearins, Dylan Carlos and Marie Barry; Flutes: Mick Mulvey and Cian Kearins; Accordions: Declan Payne and Daithí Gormley; Banjo: Theresa O’ Grady; Piano: Catherine McHugh; Drums: Michael Sheridan.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_3:Clare Walsh, Sarah & Lauryn
Fiddle players Clare Walsh, her niece Sarah (in centre) and her daughter Lauryn, play a selection of Reels- “The Garavogue” and “The broken pledge”. Recorded at a session in Cultúrlann na hÉireann, Monkstown, Dublin on 11th February 2019.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_2:Colm Lawlor
All-Ireland 15-18 Banjo Champion for 2018, Colm Lawlor from Thurles, Co. Tipperary, plays a selection of Reels which he learned from the playing of George McAdam. Recorded at the Comóradh Pat Swan Week-end 2018 in Brú Ború, Cashel, Co.Tipperary. Attentive listeners include Colm’s dad Tony and also Donncha Ó Cinnéide who is one of the organisers of the festival and who does extraordinary work on an ongoing basis in promoting our cultural heritage, particularly through his programmes on Tipp. Mid West Radio.
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- ComhaltasLive #558_1:Jimmy Noonan, Francis Cunningham and Eimear Coughlan
Scoil Éigse Tutors at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Jimmy Noonan, Francis Cunningham and Eimear Coughlan play a selection of Reels ending with “Donnie Nolan’s”.
