Programme: ComhaltasLive #607
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- ComhaltasLive #607_15: informal dancing session
A wonderful atmosphere at this informal dancing session - one of many spontaneous sessions - at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA, in April 2013. Dancers are from many parts of Canada, USA, Britain and Ireland, led by well-known dancing Tutors Maureen Mulvey-O’ Leary and her daughter Colleen. Included in the musicians are Margie Reynolds, Ena O’ Brien, Oliver O’ Connell, Tara Lynch. Included in the scores of enthusiasts enjoying the session are Bill McEvoy, Charlie Coen, Helen Gannon, Leo Griffin. The Reels are “The Bucks of Oranmore” and “Come west along the road”.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_14:Haley Richardson
It’s hard to imagine that fiddle player Haley Richardson from Delaware, was just 10 years old when she played these Hornpipes for us at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA, in April 2013. The Hornpipes are “The Stage” and “The High Level” and Haley is accompanied by her brother Dylan.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_13:The Murphy Roche Irish Music Club
A selection of Reels by musicians and dancers from the Murphy Roche Irish Music Club, Burr Ridge, IL, USA, at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA, in April 2013. The Reels are “Lad O’ Byrne’s” and “Providence”.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_12:In the Irish Embassy in Washington
In the Irish Embassy in Washington, USA, a Special Reception was held to honour the holding of the North America Comhaltas Convention in April 2013. This group of musicians and dancers from Tulla, Co. Clare were amongst the artists providing the entertainment. They perform a selection of Barndances.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_11:Comhaltas North American Convention Céilí 2013
Visitors from many parts of the World, including the President of Comhaltas, Vincent Jordan and his wife, at the Comhaltas North American Convention Céilí 2013 in Washington. They are enjoying a selection of O’ Carolan waltzes played by Brendan Mulvihill, Billy McComiskey and Andy O’ Brien, collectively known as ‘Irish Tradition’. The many Comhaltas dignatories present include Labhrás Ó Murchú, Helen Gannon, Paul Keating, Eibhlín and Tomás Ó Maoldomnaigh, John and Margie Reynolds.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_10:Haley Richardson
Wonderful fiddle playing by 10 years old Haley Richardson, Delaware, USA, with 2 Reels - “Fisherman’s Island” (Ed. Reavy) and “Dowd’s” - at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA, in April 2013
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- ComhaltasLive #607_9:At a Special Reception in the Irish Embassy in Washington
At a Special Reception in the Irish Embassy in Washington, USA, to honour the holding of the North America Comhaltas Convention in April 2013, this group of musicians and dancers from Tulla, Co. Clare were amongst the artists providing the entertainment.They perform 4 Reels commencing with “Lad O’ Byrne’s favourite” and “Castle Kelly”.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_8:Siobhán Butler
Siobhán Butler dances a Brush Dance with fiddler Tony De Marco providing the music - a Jig into Reels ending with “The Mason’s Apron”, at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA, in April 2013.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_7:Murphy Roche Irish Music Club
Five Fiddle players lead this selection of Reels by members of Murphy Roche Irish Music Club, Burr Ridge, IL, USA, at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA, in April 2013. The Reels are “Bonny Kate” and “Seán sa Ceo”.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_6:Culkin Dancers
Fiddle player Tony De Marco leads the Music group Celtic Thunder with a Reel - “The Dawn” - for the Culkin Dancers, at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA in April 2013.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_5:Brendan Mulvihill, Billy McComiskey and Andy O’ Brien
Well-known musicians Brendan Mulvihill (fiddle) and Billy McComiskey (accordion) with Andy O’ Brien on guitar play a selection of Reels commencing with “Within a mile of Dublin”, at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA, in April 2013.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_4:U-12 Champions 2012, Pearl River Céilí Band
All-Ireland U-12 Champions 2012, Pearl River Céilí Band, New York, play a Reel - “The Ash Plant” - at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA, in April 2013. Band members were Ronan Mulligan (Drums), Fiona Flanagan (flute), Alanna Wamsley (concertina), Ciara Gill (fiddle), Fiona Mulligan (banjo), John Paul Reynolds (fiddle), Cian McGeever (accordion), and Thomas Wilson (keyboard). Missing from the 2012 Band were Kristin Conway (fiddle) and Sara Donovan (flute).
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- ComhaltasLive #607_3:Rob Byrnes
A Reel danced by sean-nós dancer Rob Byrnes from the Shannon Dunne Dance Group, with music provided by Graham De Zarn on fiddle and Keith Carr on bouzouki, at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA in April 2013.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_2:Haley Richardson
From Pearl River, New York, Fiddle player Haley Richardson was only 10 years old when she recorded this Reel - “The Dawn”, at the North America Comhaltas Convention in Washington, USA, in April 2013.
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- ComhaltasLive #607_1:At a special Reception in the Irish Embassy in Washington
At a Special Reception in the Irish Embassy in Washington, USA, to honour the holding of the North America Comhaltas Convention in April 2013, this group of musicians and dancers from Tulla, Co. Clare were amongst the artists providing the entertainment.They perform “Miss Walsh’s Jig”.
