Programme: ComhaltasLive #575
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- ComhaltasLive #575_15:Knockaconny Céilí Band
In 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Knockaconny Céilí Band from CCÉ, Monaghan Town, play a selection of Reels ending with “Come west along the road”.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_14:Aoibhín Scallon
Aoibhín Scallon on whistle plays one of the great Josephine Keegan’s compositions, a lovely 3-part Jig - “Only for Barney” - in a Session at the Annual Fintona Trad Music Festival in October 2019 in Co. Tyrone.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_13:Jamsie Wray
Taking 1st place in Junior Fiddle Competition at the 2019 Ed. Reavy Annual Festival in Cavan, Jamsie Wray, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal, plays an Ed. Reavy Reel - “The wild swans at Coole”.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_12:Taobh na Mara Céilí Band
Taobh na Mara Céilí Band, CCÉ, Cr. na gComarach, Co. Waterford, play a Hornpipe - “Currabeha hornpipe” - in Senior Céilí Bands competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth. Band members are - Fiddles: Séamus and Sarah O’ Gorman and Conor Arkins; Flutes: Claire Fennell and Caolan Power; Accordion: Vinny Murphy; Concertina: Rebecca Saich; Banjo: Pat Bass; Piano: Paul Clesham; Drums: Danny Collins.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_11:Bríd Harper with a group of her Pupils
Well known Fiddle player and Tutor Bríd Harper with a group of her Pupils who learned a number of tunes from her at the Workshops at the Pat Swan annual celebration weekend in Brú Ború, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, in November 2019. Here they play one of those tunes, a Reel - “McKenna Country” composed by Joe Liddy. Over 90 pupils attended the Workshops conducted by many of our best musicians.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_10:A session at Cahir Trad Fest. Co. Tipperary
Recorded in a session at Cahir Trad Fest. Co. Tipperary, on 15th September 2019, Fiddle players Cushla Murphy, Leah Hunt and Áine Murphy, from Tulla, Co. Clare, with two Reels - “Maudabawn Chapel” (Ed. Reavy) and “Over the moor to Maggie”. Organised by Michael and Mary Harty and their colleagues, the Festival has now become a very enjoyable annual event.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_9:A session in Emmet Quinn’s house in Camlough
Recorded at a lovely session in Emmet Quinn’s house in Camlough, Co. Armagh, in November 2019. L/R Justin Toner, Óisín Bradley, Emmet Quinn, Gus Bradley (Óisín’s uncle) and Darren Magee on Keyboard. They play 2 Reels - “Bob McQuillan’s” and “Sheila Coyle’s”.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_8: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 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_7:Seámus Ó Thiarnáin
Seámus Ó Thiarnáin, CCÉ, Caisleán a’ Bharraigh, Mayo, plays a Jig when taking 1st place in Senior Button Accordion competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_6:Adrienne O’ Shea, Joseph De Georgeo and Ian McKenna
From St. Paul’s, Minnesota, USA, Adrienne O’ Shea, Joseph De Georgeo and Ian McKenna, play a Hornpipe - “Fitzgerald’s hornpipe” - in 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_5:Keelan McGrath & Lauryn Walsh
Tipperary/Dublin combination Keelan McGrath (All-Ireland 15-18 Accordion champion) and Lauryn Walsh play a selection of Jigs, ending with “Miss O’ Sullivan’s”, at the annual Pat Swan Celebration Concert in Brú Ború, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, in November 2019.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_4:Tulóg Céilí Band,
Tulóg Céilí Band, CCÉ, An Tulach, Co. Clare, play a March in 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_3:Jeremy Bolger, Ciara Murray and Shauna Bolger
In 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019, Jeremy Bolger, Ciara Murray and Shauna Bolger from CCÉ, Caisleán a’ Bharraigh & Gort na mBó, Mayo, play a Reel - “The shoemaker’s daughter” (Ed. Reavy).
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- ComhaltasLive #575_2: Ailish and Anna McCarthy
From CCÉ, Seán Treacy, Dublin, Ailish and Anna McCarthy, play a Jig - “The smiling bride” - in 15-18 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
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- ComhaltasLive #575_1:Scoil Éigse Tutors’ Concert at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019
At Scoil Éigse Tutors’ Concert at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 in Drogheda, Co. Louth, L/R Cathy Kirke, Grace Doolan, Sinéad Mulqueen and Ciarán Fitzgerald, play a selection of Reels - “The Coalminer’s”, “Around the house and mind the dresser” and “McFadden’s handsome daughter”.