Video
Comhaltas Video Archive
Irish traditional music is a passionate art form. The energy of dance music and the pathos and humour of traditional singing can be difficult to appreciate unless you have the chance to observe it at close quarters. Short of being there, we think that the ComhaltasLive video programmes give you a great chance to do just that.
We began a project a few years ago to document some of the great performances of traditional music. In association with the Irish International Webcasting Company, the ComhaltasLive project set out to capture some of the current ‘greats’ of traditional music, document some of the promising young stars and also to show music within its historical context by referencing audio and video from the past.
The weekly ComhaltasLive programmes have been well-received, and thousands of people have had a chance to see some of this great music up close and personal. Please take a look at this week’s programme, or browse through excerpts from our past programmes.
Suggest a show
If there’s an event or opportunity coming up that you think we ought to cover, just send us a note and we’ll see what we can do. And if we can’t get there, maybe you’d like to write up the event for our journal, Treoir. Don’t forget to include some photos and, where possible, one or two video clips on DVD which we may be able to upload on to the website.
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- ComhaltasLive #538_2:Lexia Kennedy
- 26 April 2018
- Recorded in her native Chicago at the North American Comhaltas Convention in April 2018, Fiddle player Lexia Kennedy plays 2 Reels - “The leading role” (Liz Carroll) and “Lad O’ Byrne’s”.
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- ComhaltasLive #538_1:Sarah Jane Woods & Martin Gaffney
- 25 April 2018
- Dublin flute player Sarah Jane Woods, with accompaniment on keyboard by Martin Gaffney (also an excellent flute player), plays two Jigs - “The maid on the green” and “Shandon Bells”. They are both members of Craobh Naithí Comhaltas branch and play with the Dodder Banks Céilí Band. Recorded in Culturlann na hÉireann, Monkstown, Dublin on 22nd January 2018.
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- ComhaltasLive #537_full:
- 24 April 2018
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- ComhaltasLive #537_15:Ceoltóirí Crosskeys Céilí Band
- 23 April 2018
- In Senior Céilí Bands competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017, Ceoltóirí Crosskeys Céilí Band from CCÉ, Loughbeg, Co. Antrim, play a selection of Jigs - “Connie O’ Connell’s” and “The frost is all over”. Band members are - Maria Mitchell, Kate McSherry and Martin Agnew on fiddles; Seána Agnew and Leona Neeson on flutes; Lauren Hegarty and Eimhear Mulholland on accordions; Maireád Mitchell on concertina; Maeve Close on piano and John Agnew on drums.
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- ComhaltasLive #537_14:Brian Scannell
- 22 April 2018
- All-Ireland senior Banjo champion for 2017 Brian Scannell plays a Barndance - “Barney Conlon’s” followed by a Reel - “Micko Russell’s”. Recorded in Brian’s native Comhaltas branch Teampall an Ghleanntáin in West Limerick on 21st January 2018.
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- ComhaltasLive #537_13:Crossfields Céilí Band
- 21 April 2018
- Winning the All-Ireland Céilí Band 15-18 Competition for the 3rd year in a row at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017, Crossfields Céilí Band from CCÉ, Craobh Chronáin, Co. Cork, play a March. The band is coached by Alan Finn, leader of the Shandrum Céilí Band who also won their 3rd title in a row (Senior) in 2017.
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- comhaltasLive #537_12:Ciarán Owens and John McCann
- 20 April 2018
- In Senior Duets competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare, Ciarán Owens and John McCann, CCÉ, Derrylin/Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, play a Reel - “O’ Dwyers”.
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- ComhaltasLive #537_11:Kathryn, Marianna and Séamus Tiernan
- 19 April 2018
- Kathryn, Marianna and Séamus Tiernan, CCÉ, Caisleán a’ Bharraigh, Co. Mayo, play a Reel - “The Culfadda”, in Senior Trios competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 in Ennis, Co. Clare.
