Programme: ComhaltasLive #661
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- ComhaltasLive #661_14:Fearghus Walsh and Sean Ahern
Fearghus Walsh and Sean Ahern play the Reel - “The Boy in the Gap” - when taking 2nd place in the 15-18 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. They are members of CCÉ, Beal Átha an Spidéal, Cork.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_13:Ciara Murray and Jeremy and Shauna Bolger
Taking 3rd place in the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Ciara Murray and Jeremy and Shauna Bolger from CCÉ, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Mayo, play the Hornpipe - “The Plane of the Plank”.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_12:St. James the Great Grúpa Ceoil
The Full Selection played in 15-18 Grúpaí Ceoil Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, by St. James the Great Grúpa Ceoil from Scotland, UK.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_11:David, Ellen and Maeve Scott
The Reel - “Paddy Ryan’s Dream” - played in the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, by David, Ellen and Maeve Scott from CCÉ, Camross, Co. Laois.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_10:Glór na dTonn Céilí Band
Glór na dTonn Céilí Band from CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Mayo, taking 2nd place in the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, playing a selection of Jigs - “Apples in Winter” and “A Visit to Ireland”. Band Members are - Fiddles : Marianna Tiernan, Kate Gavin and Jason McGuinness; Flutes : Alan Judge and Tom Gavin; Accordion : Séamus Tiernan; Concertina : Chloe Feeney; Banjo : Thomas Ahern; Piano : Kathryn Tiernan; Drums : Conal McCormack.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_9:Ceoltóirí na Ceolainne
Taking 2nd place in 15-18 Grúpaí Ceoil Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Ceoltóirí na Ceolainne, CCÉ, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry, with their full selection.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_8:Annie and Aoife Nic Gabhann
From CCÉ, Keady, Co. Armagh, Annie and Aoife Nic Gabhann, play a Reel - “Sheila Coyle’s” - in the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_7:Caoilfhionn and Sorcha Ní Scolaí and James Landale
Caoilfhionn and Sorcha Ní Scolaí and James Landale, from CCÉ, Beaumont, Dublin, play the multi-part Reel “Col. Frazier” in the 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_6:Shinobu Narita and Kayoko and Minoru Chiba
From CCÉ, Japan, Shinobu Narita and Kayoko and Minoru Chiba, play a Hornpipe - “The Tailor’s Twist”, in the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_5:Beal Átha an Spidéal Céilí Band
Taking 1st place in 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Beal Átha an Spidéal Céilí Band from Cork play Reels - “Patsy Tuohy’s” and “The New Mown Meadow”.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_4:Micheál and Macdarra Ó Raghallaigh
Three Reels - “The Humours of Lissadell”, “The Reel of Mullinavat” and “The Queen of May” - played in the Scoil Éigse Tutors Concert by Micheál and Macdarra Ó Raghallaigh at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_3:Chloe Winston and Lorna and Ruth Treacy
The multi-part “Knocknagow Jig” played in the 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, by Chloe Winston and Lorna and Ruth Treacy, from CCÉ, Lackagh, Galway.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_2:Mia Redmond’s
I wonder did Mia Redmond’s lovely choice of headgear influence the Melbourne Céilí Band’s choice of fashionable hats in the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 ! ! (See item 661.01). Seriously, 12 years old Mia, from CCÉ, Tuaisceart Loch Gorman in Wexford, plays a Reel “Farewell to Milltown Malbay” (Junior Crehan) on concertina at a session at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar.
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- ComhaltasLive #661_1:The Melbourne Céilí Band
Bringing a new element of Sound and Visuals to the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, the Melbourne Céilí Band from Australia play a March - “The Pikeman’s March”. The Band, who travelled over 17,000 km, received a rousing and well deserved reception from the delighted audience. Band Members are - Fiddles : Angus Barbary, Caitlín Brennan and Declan Simpson; Flute : Máirtín Staunton; Concertina : Shauna Moore ; Pipes : Conor Hoy ; Banjo : Anthony McTigue; Piano : Margaret Carty; Drums : Bec Simpson; Didgeridoo : Rhys Crimmin. Other excellent selections from the Band will, of course, be featured in upcoming Comhaltas Live programmes.
