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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 #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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- ComhaltasLive #674_full:
- 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.