Comhaltas
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- ComhaltasLive #675_4:Ciarán McKenna and Megan Teague
- 26 April 2024
Taking 1st place in 15-18 Duets Competition at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Dromore, Co. Tyrone, Ciarán McKenna and Megan Teague from CCÉ, Clogher Valley, Co. Tyrone, play a Jig - “The Castleblaney Piper” (Ed. Reavy”).
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- ComhaltasLive #675_3:5 musicians from the local Lackagh Comhaltas Branch
- 25 April 2024
Recorded in the local historic Claregalway Castle, Galway, 5 musicians from the local Lackagh Comhaltas Branch play a Jig and Reel - “Sir Donats Road” and “The Red Bee” (J. Liddy). Don’t miss the Glissando ‘Explosion’ on the piano in the middle of the tunes ! ! The musicians are Emma Crowley, Lorna Forde, Nicole McLoughlin, Aisling Cribbin and Leah Elwood. Many thanks to Sharon Connell-Geraghty for her invitation to record and for all her help organising the recordings on 10th March 2024, and to her fellow Lackagh Comhaltas Teachers - Sinéad Walsh, Annemarie Hughes,Mary Duggan and Rachael Hughes. Upcoming Comhaltas Live Programmes will include many more items from the huge variety of the material recorded.
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- ComhaltasLive #675_2:Orlaith McAuliffe joined by the McKee brothers
- 24 April 2024
All-Ireland Champion for 2011 on Concert Flute and Tin Whistle, Orlaith McAuliffe from London is joined by the McKee brothers from Derry - Stephen on Banjo and Eoin on Bodhrán, with Eddie Kane (Kildare) on Guitar, for a selection of 3 Reels - “Tommy People’s”, “The Long Drop” and “The Galtee Rangers”. Stephen and Eoin played with the Slieve Gallion Céilí Band (on Banjo and Drums) in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019. Incidentally, Stephen is playing the rarely-heard 22-fret Banjo, as against the more usual 19 fret.
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- ComhaltasLive #675_1:The Melbourne Céilí Band
- 23 April 2024
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 : Máirtin 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
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- 22 April 2024
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- ComhaltasLive #674_15:Lissadell Senior Céilí Band
- 21 April 2024
Taking 3rd place at the Connacht Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Ballina, Mayo, the Lissadell Senior Céilí Band from CCÉ, Paddy Killoran, Sligo, play a selection of Jigs - “The Meelick Team” and “The Hearty Boys of Ballymote”.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_14:St. Roch’s Céilí Band
- 20 April 2024
From Scotland, St. Roch’s Céilí Band, CCÉ, Irish Minstrels, play a Jig - “Apples in Winter” - in the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_13:Conall Ó Cnaimhin and David Scott
- 19 April 2024
In the Senior Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar, Conall Ó Cnaimhin and David Scott from CCÉ, Camross, Co. Laois, play a Hornpipe - “The Golden Eagle”.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_12:Aodh Mac Murchaidh
- 18 April 2024
Taking 2nd place in The Fiddler of Dooney Competition in Sligo on 29th October 2023, Aodh Mac Murchaidh from Newry, Co. Down, plays a Reel - “Leddy from Cavan” (Ed. Reavy).
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- ComhaltasLive #674_11:Mia Redmond
- 17 April 2024
Twelve years old Mia Redmond from CCÉ, Tuaisceart Loch Gorman, with a lovely mature rendition of the Jig - “The Pet of the Pipers”. Recorded at a session at Flead Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_10:John Hannagan and Kiera Hayes
- 16 April 2024
From CCÉ, Martin Mulvihill, US, John Hannagan and Kiera Hayes play a Reel - “The Caucus” - in 15-18 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_9:The Teampall an Ghleanntáin Band
- 15 April 2024
In the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Tralee, Co. Kerry, the Teampall an Ghleanntáin Band from Co. Limerick play a Hornpipe - “The Liverpool”.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_8:Scoil Éigse Tutors Concert at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023
- 14 April 2024
In the Scoil Éigse Tutors Concert at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar, Jana McCarthy, Clara Mannion and Fiona McNamara, play Reels - “Larry’s Favourite” (P. O’ Brien) and “Phyllis’s Birthday” (J. Marsh).
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- ComhaltasLive #674_7:Takafumi Fukanuma
- 13 April 2024
From Japan, Takafumi Fukanuma plays a Jig - “A Jig for Jimmy” - in the Senior Fiddle Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_6:Caoilfhionn and Sorcha Ní Scolaí
- 12 April 2024
From CCÉ, Beaumont, Dublin, Caoilfhionn and Sorcha Ní Scolaí, play a Reel - “Col. Fraser’s” - in the 15-18 Duets Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_5:the Leeds Band
- 11 April 2024
From the UK, the Leeds Band play Reels - “Tommy People’s” and “Andersons” - in the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 in Mullingar.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_4:Cora Finne
- 10 April 2024
At the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Tralee, Co. Kerry, the Burren 15-18 Céilí Band from CCÉ, Cora Finne, Co. Clare, play a Jig - “Larry the Beer Drinker”.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_3:Claregalway Castle
- 9 April 2024
At a special recording for Comhaltas Live of members of the Lackagh Branch of Comhaltas in the historic Claregalway Castle on 10th March 2024, fiddle player Katie Gorham plays 2 Reels - “Berehaven’ (F. Dwyer) and “Paddy Fahy’s”.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_2:Aoibhín Morgan and Oisin Bradley
- 8 April 2024
Achieving 1st place in the Senior Duets Competition at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Dromore, Co. Tyrone, Aoibhín Morgan and Oisin Bradley, CCÉ, Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua, Co. Down, play a Jig - “The Gander in the Pratie Hole”.
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- ComhaltasLive #674_1:15-18 Céilí Bands Competition
- 7 April 2024
Taking 2nd place in 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Tralee, Beal Átha an Spidéal from Cork play Reels - “Patsy Touhy’s” and “The New Mown Meadow”.