Comhaltas Live
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- ComhaltasLive #647_1:Seven Flute Players led by Tutor Robert Harvey
- 30 January 2023
Seven Flute Players led by Tutor Robert Harvey with a selection of Reels - “The Green Fields of Beara” and “The Crane”, recorded in The Heritage House in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois on Saturday 21st January 2023. The players are Back Row L/R Tadhg Dalton, Tom Hudson and Robert Harvey.
Front Row L/R Aoibheann Dalton, Eden Penfold, Tara Conway and Polly Nolan. Incidentally, Polly came 3rd in Flute Slow Airs U-12 and 2nd in Newly Composed Tunes (All Age-Groups) at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022. Many more items from a wonderful day’s Recordings will be included in upcoming Comhaltas Live programmes. Special thanks to Aaron Mackessey for his amazing work in organising the Recordings and to John Conway Chairman and his colleagues on Laois County Board of Comhaltas. Sincere thanks also to Eoin McClearn, Manager of the magnificent Heritage House which is a wonderful Tourist attraction.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_full:
- 29 January 2023
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- ComhaltasLive #646_15:St. Roch’s A Céilí Band
- 28 January 2023
St. Roch’s A Céilí Band from CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, play a Hornpipe - “The Tailor’s Twist” - in 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_14:Aoife, Paul and Una McGlinchey
- 27 January 2023
“The Caucus Reel” played in the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, by Aoife, Paul and Una McGlinchey from CCÉ, Fintona, Co. Tyrone.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_13:Brendan and Eamon Wick
- 26 January 2023
From New Jersey, US, Brendan and Eamon Wick play a Jig - “Jackson’s” - in 15-18 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. They are members of CCÉ, Rafferty-Madden in New Jersey.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_12:Slieve Callan Céilí Band
- 25 January 2023
In the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Slieve Callan Céilí Band from Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, play Jigs - “The Sheep in the Boat” and “The Nova Scotia”. Band members are - Fiddles : Fionnuala Fahey, Caroline Killeen, Trish O’ Dea and Caroline Lodge; Flutes : Cillian Boyd and Martin Glynn; Button Accordion : Colin Nea; Concertina : Sorcha Curtin; Drums : Martin Murphy; Piano : Jim Corry.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_11:Naoise Kettle
- 24 January 2023
Naoise Kettle from CCÉ, Seán Ryan, Co. Laois, plays an Ed, Reavy Reel - “The Wild Swans at Coole” - in Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_10:Aine Curry
- 23 January 2023
Aine Curry from CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, plays a 3-part Jig - “Michael O’ Dwyer’s” - in 15-18 Flute Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_9:the Rolling Waves Céilí Band
- 22 January 2023
In 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, the Rolling Waves Céilí Band from CCÉ, Caisleán a’ Bharraigh, Mayo, play Reels - “The Killavil” and “The Blacksmith’s Reel”.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_8:Amy Carter and Anu Regmi
- 21 January 2023
Amy Carter and Anu Regmi from UK play a Paddy Fahy Reel in 15-18 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. They are members of CCÉ, Leamington Spa / Leicester, Midland Region in UK.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_7:Sinéad McKenna
- 20 January 2023
Sinéad McKenna from CCÉ, Clogher Valley, Tyrone plays a Jig when taking 2nd place in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
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- ComhaltasLive #646_6:Leeds Céilí Band
- 19 January 2023
From UK, Leeds Céilí Band play a Hornpipe - “Thomond Bridge”- in 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_5:Maebh McGlinchey
- 18 January 2023
Taking 1st place in 15-18 Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Maebh McGlinchey, CCÉ, Fintona, Co. Tyrone, plays a Jig - “Páidín O’ Rafferty”.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_4:Taobh na Mara Céilí Band
- 17 January 2023
All-Ireland Champions for 2022, Taobh na Mara Céilí Band from Waterford, joined by an energetic group of Dancers, play a selection of Reels - “Jackie Coleman’s” and “The Four Courts” - as guests at the Comhaltas Annual Christmas Dinner/Concert in Cultúrlann na hÉireann in Dublin on Saturday 10th December 2022. 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 of Comhaltas, as well as many officers and members from Ireland and Overseas.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_3:Andrew Caden
- 16 January 2023
From Maryland, USA, Andrew Caden plays a 3-part Hornpipe, which very much resembles (especially the 3rd part) “The Ballyoran Hornpipe” composed by the great Seán Ryan, in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_2:Aoibhin and Lucia Morgan and Oisin Bradley
- 15 January 2023
Taking 1st place in the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Aoibhin and Lucia Morgan and Oisin Bradley play a Reel - ”The Morning Thrush”. They are members of CCÉ, Rinn Mhic Ghiolla Rua, Co. Down.
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- ComhaltasLive #646_1:Cultúrlann na hÉireann
- 14 January 2023
Approx. 20 musicians from many parts of Ireland and Overseas play a selection of Jigs - “The Lark in the Morning” and “The Ships in Full Sail” - during an interval in the one-week TTCT Course in Cultúrlann na hÉireann in Monkstown, Co. Dublin on 3rd November 2022. The Musicians are - FIDDLES Caoimhe Kilkenny (Mayo) and Madelyn Morrell (USA); FLUTES Cliona McDonald (Laois), Harumi Takizawa (Japan), Lorna McGuinness (Sligo), Shauna Cullen (Sligo), Tom Gavin (Sligo); CONCERTINAS Ciara Mackessy (Laois), Clíona Halley (Cork), Cormac O’ Hanlon (Cork), Karen McMahon (Clare); BUTTON ACCORDION Aaron Glancy (Sligo), Davog Frayne (Mayo), Michael Fitzgerald (UK); PIANO ACCORDION Edmond Gubbins (Tipperary), Michelle Mulvihill Gallagher (Leitrim); BANJO Aaron Mackessy (Laois); WHISTLE Mary Murray (Galway); HARP Elisa Manzutto (Italy), John Devaney (Mayo), Shelly O’ Grady (Wexford). Sincere thanks to Majella Bartley for all her help in organising the recording.
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- ComhaltasLive #645_full:
- 13 January 2023
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- ComhaltasLive #645_15:Kathryn, Marianna and Séamus Tiernan
- 12 January 2023
Kathryn, Marianna and Séamus Tiernan from CCÉ, Scoil Acla, Mayo, play the Jig - “Strike the Gay Harp” - in Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
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- ComhaltasLive #645_14:Jason McGuinness
- 11 January 2023
Taking 3rd place in Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Jason McGuinness from CCÉ, Tireragh, Sligo, plays a Reel - “Jackson’s Reel” - popularised many years ago by fellow Sligo fiddler the great Michael Coleman.
