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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 #672_13:The Ceolann Céilí Band
- 18 March 2024
- In the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Tralee, Co. Kerry, the Ceolann Céilí Band from CCÉ, Leac Snámha, Co. Kerry, play 2 Reels - “The Corner House” and “The New Found Out”.
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- ComhaltasLive #672_12:the Strand Céilí Band
- 17 March 2024
- Taking 2nd place in the Senior Céilí Bands Competition at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Dromore, Co. Tyrone, the Strand Céilí Band from CCÉ, Min na Croise, Co. Donegal, play a Hornpipe - “The Scent of the Bog”.
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- ComhaltasLive #672_11:Catherine Meagher, Megan Davis and Rebecca Ryan
- 16 March 2024
- In the 15-18 Trios Competition at the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Catherine Meagher, Megan Davis and Rebecca Ryan from CCÉ, Cathair Dún Iascaigh, Co. Tipperary, play a Reel - “Richard Dwyer’s”.
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- ComhaltasLive #672_10:Fearghus Walsh, John Munday and Seán Ahern
- 15 March 2024
- Taking 1st place in the 15-18 Trios Competition at the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023, Fearghus Walsh, John Munday and Seán Ahern, play a 3-part Hornpipe - “The Faithful Friend”. They are members of CCÉ, Ballinspittle, Co. Cork.
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- ComhaltasLive #672_9:Davin Laide and Emma and Grace Heffernan
- 14 March 2024
- In the 15-18 Trios Competition at the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Davin Laide and Emma and Grace Heffernan from CCÉ, Ballydonoghue, Lisselton, Co. Kerry, play a Reel - “The Donegal Tinker”.
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- ComhaltasLive #672_8:Iarla McMahon and Tomás Ó Ceallaigh
- 13 March 2024
- The Reel- “The Old Bush” - played by Iarla McMahon and Tomás Ó Ceallaigh, when taking 2nd place in the Senior Duets Competition at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Dromore, Co. Tyrone. They are from CCÉ, Ring of Gullion/An Bonnán Buí, Armagh.
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- ComhaltasLive #672_7:Abbiegail Haugh
- 12 March 2024
- From CCÉ, Cr. na hÍnse, Co. Clare, Abbiegail Haugh plays a Hornpipe - “Galway Bay” - in the Senior Fiddle Competition at the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
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- ComhaltasLive #672_6:Tattycor Céilí Band
- 11 March 2024
- Tattycor Céilí Band from CCÉ, Dromore, Co. Tyrone, play Reels - “Down the Broom” and “The New Mown Meadow” — in the 15-18 Céilí Bands Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023 In Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.