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"Eoin Kelly Memorial Weekend"
Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th September, 2006
Programme
Friday: All-Star Traditional Concert showcasing the best of Irish Music, Song and Dance,
featuring artists from Tipperary, Offaly, Sligo, Monaghan, Fermanagh, Donegal,
Tyrone and Glasgow.
Saturday: Workshop 11.00am - 4.00pm
Registration - 10.00am [To pre-register, and book your place, please phone 02882 898498]
Classes and tutors include:
| Fiddle | Bríd Harper-Rafferty | |
| Ryan Molloy | ||
| Aidan O'Neill | ||
| Button Accordion | Ned Kelly | |
| Flute/Whistle | June McCormack | |
| Sharon McDermott | ||
| Banjo/Mandolin | Clíona Costello | |
| Concertina/Harp | Michael Rooney | |
| Piano Accordion | Edel McLaughlin | |
| Traditional Singing/ Lilting/Bodhrán | Tadhg Maher |
Congratulations to all those who have secured a free workshop pass by attaining first place at the Tyrone Fleadh in the following competitions:
| Under 12 | 12 to 15 | 15 to 18 | |
| Fiddle | Eugene McKenna | Rachel McGarrity | John Woods |
| Button Accordion | Sean Dolan | Bridgeen Campbell | Conor Woods |
| Flute | Emma Douglas | Ciaran Hanna | Clodagh Holland |
| Whistle | Eugene McKenna | Catherine Woods | Clodagh Holland |
| Banjo | Barry Mohan | Tomás Woods | Pauric Mohan |
| Concertina | Michael McCaughey | Ciaran Hanna | - |
| Singing (Fir) | Cathaoir McElholm | Niall Hanna | Dylan McLaughlain |
| Singing (Mná) | Aoife Slevin | Clodagh Campbell | Nuala McBride |
Saturday Night: Ceili Mór
St Patrick's Hall - 10.00pm - 1.00am
Music by the Copperplate Ceili Band
Supper Served
Singing Session
9pm
O'Connor's Bar, Main Street
Sunday: Open Air Ceili
Town Centre - 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Music by the Glasgow Ceili Band
Other: There will be an exhibition of artwork from Comhaltas branches throughout
the world displayed throughout the weekend, as well as impromtu sessions
throughout the weekend in streets and pubs.
Eoin Kelly 1927 - 2005
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has had a presence in Dromore since the organisation's inception in the early 1950's. Over the intervening decades some of Ireland's finest exponents of traditional music have had deep-rooted associations with the Dromore Branch. Ironically the branch is planning to host a commemorative event in honour of Eoin Kelly, whose reputation as an exemplary gael was forged far beyond Dromore. Eoin spent 50 years in Glasgow, where he committed himself selflessly to the cause of Ireland's cultural heritage amongst the 'Irish abroad'. This ever-proud Fermanagh man came to live in Dromore in 2001 in search of a retiring comfort derived from his beloved cultural pursuits in traditional music, song, dance and games. Sadly he was taken from us in September 2005, but during those short four years he made a phenomenal impact on the development of music and singing in his adoptive community. His experience, network of contacts and credibility were evident in everything he turned his hand to. Above all, however, his commitment, enthusiasm and passion epitomised his involvement. He proudly assumed the role of Branch Chairman, which engendered in him a pride that characterised his sense of belonging to a community racy of its locality and respectful of its heritage.
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Enquiries: |
Hugh Quinn | 028 8289 7675 | ||
| Rita O'Neill | 028 8289 8498 | |||
| Florence Corey | 028 8289 8589 | |||
or e-mail [email protected]
FURTHER DETAILS WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY
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