Comhaltas Live TRAD
-
- ComhaltasLive #660_full:
- 10 September 2023
-
- ComhaltasLive #658_full:
- 9 August 2023
-
- ComhaltasLive #655_8:A group of 7 Flute Players
- 14 June 2023
A group of 7 Flute Players led by their Tutor Robert Harvey play a selection of Polkas - “the Killavil Postman” and “The Happy Polka”. Recorded in The Heritage House in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois on Saturday 21st January 2023. The Musicians 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. 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. Several of the Recordings have been included in previous Comhaltas Live Programmes and others will be included in upcoming Programmes. Sincere thanks also to Eoin McClearn, Manager of the magnificent Heritage House which is a wonderful Tourist attraction.
-
- ComhaltasLive #654_full:
- 6 June 2023
-
- ComhaltasLive #653_full:
- 21 May 2023
-
- ComhaltasLive #649_FULL:
- 18 March 2023
-
- ComhaltasLive #649_4:The renowned Mulcahy family,
- 6 March 2023
The renowned Mulcahy family, Michelle, Louise and Mick, thrilled the packed audience with several selections including these 2 Jigs - “Johnny Henry’s” and “Peter Browne’s”, at the Special Concert by CCÉ Craobh Pheig Uí Riain in Cappamore Community Centre in Limerick on Sunday afternoon 15th January 2023. The Concert was organised as a 100th Anniversary Tribute to Peig Ryan and marking the Comhaltas Branch’s 50th Anniversary. Peig’s contribution to the Traditional Culture of East Limerick has been remarkable throughout her long life. Sincere thanks to Tomás Ó Maoldomnaigh, who presented the Concert, and to Eddie Murphy for all their help with the Recording
-
- ComhaltasLive #648_full:
- 2 March 2023
-
- ComhaltasLive #648_1:A selection of Reels from ‘Misneach’
- 15 February 2023
A selection of Reels from ‘Misneach’, a New Irish Traditional Orchestral Suite, Composed, Arranged and Conducted by Multi-instrumental All-Ireland Champion Ciarán Fitzgerald. The Suite celebrates 40 years of Comhaltas in Kildare by CCÉ, Craobh Bheartla Uí Fhlatharta. The Reels in this selection are “The Galway Rambler”, “Lady Ann Montgomery” and “The Duke of Leinster”, and the Dancers are Nuala Keane, Tracey Butler, Pat Murphy and Jim Monaghan.
-
- ComhaltasLive #645_3:At a Session in Ballymote
- 31 December 2022
At a Session in Ballymote, Sligo, in September 2022, four Whistle Players with Guitar accompaniment, R/L Kerrie Heretty, John Dwyer, Michael Hurley, John Henry (guitar) and Charles Dwyer, play 2 Reels - “The Dublin Reel” and “Tim Moloney’s”.
-
- ComhaltasLive #644_full:
- 28 December 2022
-
- ComhaltasLive #644_15:The Tuaisceart Loch Gorman Céilí Band
- 27 December 2022
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.
-
- ComhaltasLive #644_7:The Árd Eiscir Céilí Band
- 19 December 2022
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.
-
- ComhaltasLive #643_full:
- 13 December 2022
full
-
- ComhaltasLive #641_full:
- 10 November 2022
641.01 9 Fiddle Players with a lovely ‘Sligo rendition’ of 3 Sligo associated Reels - “Fergal O’ Gara”, “Molloy’s Favourite” and “The Sligo Maid”. Keyboard accompaniment is by Maria Lynn McHugh. Recorded at the Paddy Killoran Commemorative Concert in Ballymote on 17th September 2022.
641.02 Taking 2nd place in 15-18 Trios at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Áine Fox, Aodhán Hughes and Cathal Walsh play a Jig - “The Caves of Kiltanon”. They are members of CCÉ, Caisleán a’ Bharraigh, Co. Mayo.
641.03 The Full Selection played by Ceoltóirí na Ceolainne, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry, in 15-18 Grúpaí Ceoil Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar.
641.04 Taking 3rd place in 15-18 Trios at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Maedhbh and Cillian Ó Cathasaigh and Róisín Ní Mhurchú, play a Reel - “Morning Thrush”. They are members of CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh, Ballincollig, Co. Cork.
641.05 In 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Bannow Céilí Band from Co. Wexford play a Hornpipe - “Off to the Highlands”.
641.06 From Connecticut, US, Ty Kelliher and Keevan Leech play a Reel - “Mayor Harrison’s Fedora” in 15-18 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar. They are members of CCÉ, P.V. O’ Donnell in CT.
641.07 Taking 2nd place in Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, The Grange Céilí Band from CCÉ, Camross, Co. Laois, play a selection of Jigs ending with “The Trip to Killarney”. Band Members are - Fiddles: Ellen Scott, Lily and Naoise Kettle; Flutes: Katie Scully and Tara Fahy; Banjo: David Scott; Concertina: Caoimhe Lowry; Button Accordion: Conall Ó Cnáimhín; Drums: Sarah Bourke; Piano: Senan Shortall.
641.08 Caoimhe Kilkenny from CCÉ, Caisleán a’ Bharraigh, Co. Mayo, plays an Ed. Reavy Reel - “Fisherman’s Island”, in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
641.09 The Full Selection played by Meitheal Cheoil from CCÉ, North London in the Senior Grúpaí Ceoil Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar.
641.10 From CCÉ, Martin Mulvihill, New York, US, Kiera Hayes, Seán Bohan and John Hannagan, play the Reel - “Farewell to London”, in 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar.
641.11 The Hornpipe “Bailey View” played in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 by Jamie Smith of CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland.
641.12 In Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Slieve Callan C. Band from Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, play Reels - “The Hollybush” and “The Gravel Walks”. 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.
641.13 A lovely selection of Reels - “The Glasgow Reel” (also called “The Tamblin Reel”) and “The Mason’s Apron” - by Banjo Player Kerrie Heretty with guitar accompaniment by John Henry. Recorded at the Paddy Killoran Commemorative Concert in Ballymote, Co. Sligo on 17th September 2022. Kerrie, originally from Luton in England, is now living in Sligo where she makes a big contribution to Traditional Music.
641.14 Reel played by Danú McKinney and Cara and Rosie McGeary in 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar. They are members of CCÉ, Ceide, Co. Armagh.
641.15 Taking 1st place in the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Taobh na Mara Céilí Band from CCÉ, Cr. na gComorach, Waterford, play “Ruth’s March” which was composed by the Band’s Drummer Danny Collins and named after his daughter. 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.
-
- ComhaltasLive #640_full:
- 25 October 2022
640.01 Taking 1st place in 15-18 Grúpaí Ceoil Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Cois Trá Bán from CCÉ, Ballinspittle, Co. Cork with their full selection.
640.02 Three Jigs played by Elaine O’ Reilly (banjo) and Daithí Gormley (accordion) at the Paddy Killoran Commemorative Concert in Ballymote, Co. Sligo, on 17th Sept. 2022, with Piano accompaniment by Catherine McGee. The Jigs are “Charlie Mulvihill’s”, “Tommy Maguire’s” and “Larry Redican’s”. The bi-lingual Bean a’ Tí for the Concert was Bríd Nic Reamacháin.
640.03 Taking 1st place in the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Taobh na Mara Céilí Band from CCÉ, Cr. na gComorach, Waterford, play “The Currabeha Hornpipe” (Martin Power). Band Members were 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.
640.04 From CCÉ, Martin Mulvihill, New York, US, Kiera Hayes, Seán Bohan and John Hannagan, play the 3-part Jig “Only for Barney” (Josephine Keegan), in 15-18 Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar.
640.05 St. Roch’s Céilí Band from CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, Scotland, UK, play 2 Reels - “The Longford Collector” and “The Longford Tinker” in the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Band Members are Fiddles - Louise Hunter, Caroline Kay, Siobhán McArdle and Sarah Donaldson; Flutes - Patricia McArdle and Joe Armstrong; Button Accordion - Paddy Callaghan; Piano Accordion - Siobhán Downes; Piano - Kevin Murphy; Drums - Róisín Anne Hughes.
640.06 From Illinois, US, Sky Kelsey plays one of Seán Ryan’s lovely Compositions - “The Abbeyleix Reel” - in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar. Sky is a member of CCÉ, Murphy Roche Irish Music Club, in Illinois.
640.07 In the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Paul, Aoife and Úna McGlinchey from CCÉ, Fintona, Co. Tyrone, play a Jig - “Julia Devine’s”.
640.08 In the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Pipers Cross Céilí Band from Mayo play Jigs - “Kilglass Lakes” and “Happy to meet and sorry to part”. They are members of CCÉ, Cr. an Choisdellibhe/Róisín Bn. Uí Cheallaigh in Mayo. Band members are Fiddles - Eoghan Hughes, Caoimhe Kilkenny and Kate Henneghan; Flutes - Cian Kilkenny and Michael Lavelle; Accordion - Davóg Frayne; Concertina - Edel Walshe; Banjo - Stephen McDonnell; Piano - Eoin Walshe; Drums - Cian McNamara.
640.09 Seán, Clodagh and Orla Ryan from Illinois, US, play “Paddy Kelly’s Reel” (sometimes called “Aggie White’s Reel”) in the Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022. They are members of CCÉ, IMA in Illinois.
640.10 Taking 2nd place in the 15-18 Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Cillian Ó Cathasaigh plays the 5-part Jig “Paidín Ó Rafferty”. Cillian is from CCÉ, Niall Ó Cathasaigh, Ballincollig, Cork.
640.11 Taking 3rd place in Senior Trios Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Ellen, Maeve and David Scott, CCÉ, Camross, Co. Laois, play a Hornpipe - “Fly by night”.
640.12 All-Ireland Champions 2022 in the Ladies Full Set competition, St. Joseph’s, Streamstown, Co. Westmeath, in one of their winning performances. Members of the Group are - Aoife Keegan, Caolin Elliffe, Ciara Daly, Joyce Conway, Katie Kelly, Sarah Conlon, Sarah McCormack and Zara Montgomery.
640.13 In the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Cavan Town CCÉ Band play Reels - “The Road to Garrison” and “Swinging on the Gate”.
640.14 Three members of the All-Ireland Céilí Band Champios 2022, Taobh na Mara from Waterford, play 2 Jigs - “I was born for Sport” and “The Diplodocus” (Liz Carroll). Recorded at a lovely Session in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on 10th September 2022.
640.15 Taking 3rd place in the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, Teach Solais from Baiinspittle CCÉ Co. Cork, play 2 Reels - “Jackie Coleman’s” and “The Woman of the House”.
-
- ComhaltasLive #639_8: a great Concert/Session in Lawlors Hotel
- 1 October 2022
At a great Concert/Session in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on 10th Sept. 2022, All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Champions 2022, Taobh na Mara, Waterford, celebrate their well-deserved success. Here they play a selection of Reels joined by Sean-nós Dancer Shane Creed from Cork. Don’t miss the lovely steps by some of the Band members ! The Reels are “Molly Bawn”, “The Sailor’s Bonnet” and “The Woman of the House” and the Band are from Craobh na gComorach, Waterford. Band Members were Fiddles - Séamus and Sarah O’ Gorman and Conor Arkins; Flutes - Claire Fennell and Liam Walsh; Accordion - Joseph Mannion; Concertina - Rebecca Saich; Banjo - Seán Kelliher; Piano - Hannah Collins; Drums- Danny Collins.
-
- ComhaltasLive #638_full:
- 23 September 2022
-
- ComhaltasLive #637_full:
- 7 September 2022
-
- ComhaltasLive #636_13:Caitríona Lagan
- 19 August 2022
Multi-instrumentalist and teacher Caitríona Lagan, Castledawson, Co. Derry, plays Jigs on Mandola - “The Cook in the Kitchen” and “The Humours of Ballyloughlin”. Recorded in a session at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil 2022 in Dromore, Co. Tyrone.
