Programme: ComhaltasLive #562
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- ComhaltasLive #562_15:Musicians and Dancers in Macalla na hÉireann
Musicians and Dancers in Macalla na hÉireann, the Comhaltas Concert Tour of Ireland Group 2018, with a selection of Jigs - “Tommy Peoples’ jig”, “Paddy Fahy’s” and “The reaper”. Recorded in Cois na hAbhna, Ennis, Co. Clare on 16th October 2018. Members of the Group - Nora Butler (singer), Laura and Sandra Ganley, Ciara Horan and Leona Bowe (dancers), Tom Gavin (flute and whistle), Fionnuala Donlon (harp), Thomas Ahern (banjo and mandolin), Séamus Kinsella (fiddle), Séamus Tiernan (button accordion and melodeon), Luke Maher (flute and singer), Aoife Trench (fiddle), Maura O’ Connor (concertina), Barry Conaty (flute, tin whistle and piano), Eoin Orr (uileann pipes), Cathy Kirke (bodhrán) and Eddie Murphy (Tour Manager).
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- ComhaltasLive #562_14:Caitríona Ní Luasa
Caitríona Ní Luasa, Cúil Aodha, Macroom, Co. Cork, plays a Slow Air - “The wild geese” in Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_13:Clare Walsh, Lauryn Walsh and Sarah
Three fiddle players, Clare Walsh (well-known Dublin music teacher), her niece Sarah (in centre) and her daughter Lauryn, play a Jig - “The stormy night” (P. O’ Brien). Recorded at a session in Cultúrlann na hÉireann, Monkstown, Dublin on 11th February 2019.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_12:Patrick O’ Loughlin
Patrick O’ Loughlin, Batterstown, Co. Meath, plays a Jig in Senior Button Accordion Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_11:Naomh Fearnáin Céilí Band
Naomh Fearnáin Céilí Band from CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligo, play a selection of Reels in 15 -18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_10:Seamus Tiernan
Taking 2nd place in Senior Button Accordion Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Seamus Tiernan, CCÉ, Caislean a Bharraigh, Mayo, plays a Hornpipe - “The bee’s wing”.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_9:St. James the Great Senior Grúpa Ceoil
Selection played by St. James the Great Senior Grúpa Ceoil at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_8:Una and Aoife McGlinchey
Taking 2nd place in 15-18 Duets competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018, Una and Aoife McGlinchey, CCÉ, Fintona, Co. Tyrone, play a Jig - “The Mooncoin jig”.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_7:Rosie Ferguson
Rosie Ferguson, CCÉ, Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua, Co. Down, plays a Hornpipe in Senior Fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_6:Andrew Caden and Fiona Flanagan
From New York, USA, Andrew Caden and Fiona Flanagan play a Jig - “Only for Barney” in 15-18 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_5:Crossfields Céilí Band
Taking 1st place in 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018, Crossfields Céilí Band, CCÉ, Cr. Chronáin, Co. Cork, play a March. This was the Band’s 3rd successive win in the competition. They are coached by Alan Finn, leader of the Shandrum Céilí Band who also won their 3rd successive Senior All-Ireland at Fleadh Cheoil 2018. Incidentally they are launching their new CD on Sunday 19th May 2019 in Buttevant, Co. Cork.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_4:Louie Bannon
Louie Bannon from CCÉ, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh, plays a Reel - “The Spey in Spate” in 15-18 Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_3:Síofra Thornton, Keelan McGrath and Blaithín Kennedy
Síofra Thornton, Keelan McGrath and Blaithín Kennedy from Ballycommon and Ormond CCE branches, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, play a Hornpipe when taking 2nd place in Senior Trios at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_2:John Harnett
Keeping alive the lovely old West Limerick style of Flute playing enhanced by a simple and supportive foot rhythm, John Harnett plays two Reels. John told me he inherited the tradition from his grandfather Jack Harnett from Athea in West Limerick to whom he dedicated the second Reel which he (John) composed and called “Jack the mason’s reel”.
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- ComhaltasLive #562_1:The Four Corners Céilí Band
The Four Corners Céilí Band from Dundalk, Co. Louth, play a Hornpipe - “Spellan’s fiddle” - in Senior Céilí Band Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 in Drogheda, Co. Louth. Band members are : on Fiddles - Tadhg Mulligan, Michelle Foy and Jason McGuinness ; Flutes - Oisín Morrison, Eibhlín Ní Shúilleabháin and Jarlath MacGabhann; Accordion - John McCann; Concertina - Sárán Mulligan; Piano - Seán Ó Casaide; Drums - Damien McGuinness.
