Programme: ComhaltasLive #670
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- ComhaltasLive #670_15:the Killimorrie Céilí Band
In the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Dromore, Co. Tyrone, the Killimorrie Céilí Band from CCÉ, Dún Lathaí, Co. Antrim, play Reels - “Speed the Plough” ( also called “Tom Billy’s Reel” ) and “The Four Courts”.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_14:Mary Bergin
One of our greatest and most influential tin whistle players, Mary Bergin, plays 3 Slip Jigs - “Redican’s Mother”, “The Whinny Hills of Leitrim” and “Hardiman the Fiddler”. Guitar accompaniment is by Shane McGowan. Recorded on 15th Sept. 2023 at the CCÉ, Annual Paddy Killoran Festival in Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_13:Kerry Barron
In the Fiddler of Dooney Competition 2023 in Sligo, Kerry Barron from Co. Waterford, plays the Reel - “Maudabawn Chapel” (Ed. Reavy).
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- ComhaltasLive #670_12:Tattycor Céilí Band
Tattycor Céilí Band from CCÉ, Dromore, Co. Tyrone, play the Jig - “Strike the Gay Harp’ - in the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_11:Beal Átha an Spidéal Céilí
Taking 1st place in the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Beal Átha an Spidéal Céilí Band from Cork play the March - “The Battle of Ballygullen”.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_10:Annie and Aoife Nic Gabhann
The Reel - “Eania’s Fancy” - played by Annie and Aoife Nic Gabhann from CCÉ, Keady, Co. Armagh, in the Senior Duets Competition in the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Dromore, Co. Tyrone.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_9:Ann Kelly and Marcella Kelly
Taking 3rd place in the Senior Duets Competition in the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Dromore, Co. Tyrone, Grace- Ann Kelly and Marcella Kelly from CCÉ, Loup, Derry, play a Hornpipe - “The Queen of the West”.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_08:Nick Coleman Céilí Band
Two Reels - “The Concert” and “Connemara Stockings” - played in the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar, by the Nick Coleman Céilí Band, CIM, St. Paul, Minnesota, US.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_7:Holly Greenwood
From CCÉ, Irish Traditions of Atlanta, Ohio, US, Holly Greenwood plays the 4-Part Hornpipe - “Bantry Bay” - in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_6: David Barry, Cathal Greene and Ciarán Slattery
A Reel - “The Caucus Reel” - played in the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar, by David Barry, Cathal Greene and Ciarán Slattery, from CCÉ, Baile Uí Choimín/Cathair Dún Iascaigh, Co, Tipperary.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_5:odh Mac Murchaidh, Jude Ó Cuaig and Tomás Ó Ceallaigh
Taking 2nd place in the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023, Aodh Mac Murchaidh, Jude Ó Cuaig and Tomás Ó Ceallaigh play a Jig - “Charlie Hunter’s”. They are from CCÉ, Ring of Gullion/Silverbridge, Armagh.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_4:John Paul Reynolds
Taking 1st place in the Senior Fiddle Competition at the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Tralee, John Paul Reynolds from CCÉ, Ballydonoghue Lisselton, Co. Kerry, plays a Hornpipe - “The Birds Hornpipe”.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_3:The Inis Óg 15-18 Céilí Band
In the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Tralee, the Inis Óg 15-18 Céilí Band from CCÉ, Corofin, Co. Clare, play Reels - “Belharbour” and “Lucy Campbell’s”.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_2:Eabha Gavaghan and Siobhán Rouse
In the 15-18 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar, Eabha Gavaghan (fiddle) and Siobhán Rouse (flute), play a Hornpipe - “The Groves”. They are from CCÉ, Leeds, Northern Region, UK.
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- ComhaltasLive #670_1:The Árd Eiscir Céilí Band
In the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023, the Árd Eiscir Céilí Band from CCÉ, Raithean, Co. Offaly, play Jigs, commencing with “Courtown Harbour”. Band Members are - Fiddles : Ciara McKeogh, Danielle Lonergan and Clare Ann Kearns; Flutes : Eoin Carton and Brian Deegan; Accordion : James Hogan; Concertina : Eileen Brennan; Banjo : Maria Hartnett; Piano : Adrian Brady; Drums : Ciaran Brennan.