Programme: ComhaltasLive #644
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- ComhaltasLive #644_15:The Tuaisceart Loch Gorman Céilí Band
From County Wexford, The Tuaisceart Loch Gorman Céilí Band play a selection of Reels commencing with “Kiss the Maid behind the Barrell”. They were one of the special guests at the Comhaltas Annual Christmas Dinner/Concert in Cultúrlann na hÉireann in Dublin on Saturday 10th December 2022. Joined by their teachers Mandy O’ Callaghan and Sinéad Tobin, the Band musicians are Éabha Redmond, Abbey Breen and Muireann Ní Chuilleann on flutes, Bobby O’ Callaghan on piano, Edwina Broughan, Clíodhna Ní Chuilleann, Anna Murphy and Úna Walsh on fiddles, Scott O’ Reilly on button accordion, Liam Redmond on banjo, Kayleigh O’ Callaghan, Bronagh Ryan and Jenna Cullen on concertinas and Oren Cullen on drums.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_14:Ards Comhaltas Branch
From Co. Down, Ards Comhaltas Branch were one of the special guests at the Comhaltas Annual Christmas Dinner/Concert in Cultúrlann na hÉireann in Dublin on Saturday 10th December 2022. Here they play a selection of Reels commencing with “The Merry Blacksmith”. Musicians include Niall and Bronagh McClean, Mari O’ Hara, Mary Keag, Calum McCann, Ciaran McCusker, Lily Moore, Emma and Colleen McCleery.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_13:Denise Kennedy
Very best wishes for Christmas and for 2023 to all our Comhaltas Live friends around the World, with a lovely unusual item here for you. It features some great Music and Dancing from about 30 friends at the Wedding of musician/dancer/teacher Denise Kennedy and her namesake Kieran Kennedy from near Nenagh in Co. Tipperary on 3rd December 2022, including many All-Ireland Champions as well as members of All-Ireland Grúpaí Cheoil Champions for 2018 - Tairseach from Co. Tipperary. Incidentally, one of the pieces featured here, a Waltz, was composed by colleague Colm Brussels for their All-Ireland performance.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_12:Taobh na Mara Céilí Band
All-Ireland Champions for 2022, Taobh na Mara Céilí Band from Waterford, play a selection of Polkas, as guests at the Comhaltas Annual Christmas Dinner/Concert in Cultúrlann na hÉireann in Dublin on Saturday 10th December 2022. The Polkas include “ ’Twas many a wild night”, “The Ballyvourney Polka” and “Oh Nellie”. Band members are Fiddles - Sarah O’ Gorman, Conor Arkins and Seamus O’ Gorman; Flutes - Claire Fennell and Liam Walsh; Concertina - Rebecca Saich; Accordion - Joseph Mannion; Banjo - Seán Kelliher; Drums - Danny Collins and Piano - Hannah Collins. The audience includes Árdstiúrthóir of Comhaltas Dr Labhrás Ó Murchú and Éamonn Ó hArgáin, Uachtarán, as well as many officers and members from Ireland and Overseas.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_11:John Paul Reynolds
In Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, John Paul Reynolds, CCÉ, Ballydonoghue, Lisselton, Co. Kerry, plays a Jig - “The Humours of Ennistymon”, also sometimes called “Hartigan’s Fancy”. John is a native of Pearl River, New York, US.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_10:James Landale and Caoilfhionn and Sorcha Ní Scolaí
Taking 1st place in 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, James Landale and Caoilfhionn and Sorcha Ní Scolaí play the Set-Dance “Seán Ó Duibhir an Ghleanna”. They are members of CCÉ Beaumont, Dublin.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_9:Conor Arkins and Rebecca Saich
Two members of the 2022 All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Champions Taobh na Mara from CCÉ, Cr. na gComarach, Waterford, Conor Arkins (Clare) and Rebecca Saich (Cork) play 2 Reels - “Matt Peoples” and “The New-mown Meadow”. Recorded in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday 10th Sept. 2022.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_8:Ferns Comhaltas Branch in Co. Wexford
L/R, from Ferns Comhaltas Branch in Co. Wexford, Helena Dunbar (Whistle), Cathal Sweeney (Banjo) and Niamh Sweeney (Concertina), and from CCÉ, Cr. Loch Gorman, Elaine O’ Connor (Bodhrán). They play a selection of Reels - “Larry’s Favourite” (P. O’ Brien) and “The Green Mountain”. Recorded in Wexford Town on Saturday 12th November 2022 at a Recording Session for Comhaltas Live organised by Barbara Walsh and her colleagues for County Wexford Comhaltas Branches.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_7:The Árd Eiscir Céilí Band
The Árd Eiscir Céilí Band, CCÉ, Raithean, Co. Offaly, play a selection of Jigs commencing with “Courtown Harbour” in the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar. Band Members are - Fiddles: Clare Anne Kearns, Ciara McKeogh and Danielle Lonergan; Flutes: Brian Deegan and Eoin Carton; Banjo: Maria Hartnett; Button Accordion: James Hogan; Concertina: Lelia Brady; Drums: Ciarán Brennan; Piano: Adrian Brady.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_6:Gavin Browne
Gavin Browne from CCÉ, Inis Cathaigh, Co. Clare, taking 1st place in 12-15 Sean-Nós Dancing Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_5:Cathal Greene and Ciarán Slattery
A Reel - “The White Fairy” - played in the Senior Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 by Cathal Greene and Ciarán Slattery from CCÉ, Ballycommon, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_4:Cavan Town CCÉ
The full selection played by Cavan Town CCÉ, Grúpa Ceoil in Senior Grúpaí Ceoil Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_3:Senan Shorthall and Naoise Kettle
In the Senior Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Senan Shorthall and Naoise Kettle from Seán Ryan CCÉ, Camross, Co. Laois, play a Hornpipe - “The Harp and Shamrock”.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_2:Karen McMahon, Cliona Halley, Ciara Mackessey & Cormac O’ Hanlon
Four Concertina players - Karen McMahon (Clare), Cliona Halley (Cork), Ciara Mackessey (Laois) and Cormac O’ Hanlon (Cork) play 3 Reels - “Soldiers of Destiny”, “Ormond Sound” (P. O’ Brien) and “Devanney’s Goat”’. Recordied in Cultúrlann na hÉireann in Monkstown, Co. Dublin on 3rd November 2022, during an Interval in the one-week TTCT Course. Thanks to Majella Bartley for all her help in organising the recording.
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- ComhaltasLive #644_1:Glór na dTonn Céilí Band
Taking 3rd place in Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Glór na dTonn Céilí Band from CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Mayo, play Reels - “The Sligo Maid” and “O’ Rourke’s”. Band Members were Fiddles - Marianna Tiernan, Niamh O’ Donnell and Jason McGuinness; Flutes - Kathryn Tiernan and Tom Gavin; Banjo - Thomas Ahern; Button Accordion - Séamus Tiernan; Concertina - Chloe Feeney; Piano - Barry Conaty; Drums - Conal McCormack.
