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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 #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