COMHALTAS CEOLTÓIRÍ ÉIREANN
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COMHALTAS CEOLTÓIRÍ ÉIREANN
COMHALTAS CEOLTÓIRÍ ÉIREANN CRAOBH AN SCIOBAIRÍN WWW.SKIBBEREENCOMHALTAS.COM BRANCH NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009 ALL-IRELAND FLEADH SUCCESS Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2009 returned to Tullamore for the third year in succession. Following a very successful Munster Fleadh for the branch in Roscrea, Skibbereen branch was very well represented in Tullamore by our members, many who attended the Scoil Éigse workshops prior to the Fleadh and made a week long holiday of the event. Skibbereen branch members enjoyed exceptional success winning a total of four individual AllIreland titles, one in each age-group, along with fourteen second place medals: Under 12 Hannah Collins: OliveO’Mahony: st Piano, 1 place Duet, 2nd place Sciobairín CCÉ Céilí Band: Sarah Hayes, Moira McCarthy, Alice Whooley, Helen Coughlan (fiddles); Deirdre Connolly, Niamh O’Driscoll (flutes); Hannah Collins (box); Olive O’Mahony (concertina); Ciarán French (drums); Mary-Therese Coughlan (Piano) Clíodhna Ní Chonghaile: Naomi Burke: 12-15 Piano Accordion, 1st place Whistling, 2nd place Grace O’Mahony: Danny Collins: John Harrington: 15-18 Mandolin, 1 place Piano Accordion, 2nd place Mouth Organ: 2nd place Catríona Collins: Senior Piano Accordion, 1st place st Congratulations to all the prize-winners who have brought such great honours to the branch. Well done also to the other branch members who competed over the weekend: Thomas Palmer, Timothy McCarthy, Cathal McCarthy, Liam O’Mahony, Ciarán O’Donovan and Eimear O’Driscoll, COMHALTAS ÓG YOUTH SESSIONS The Comhaltas Óg youth sessions/céilís will return for the Winter months starting on the first Tuesday of the month, October 6th from 7.30pm-9.30pm in the G.A.A. Pavillion. These sessions are especially aimed at the youth of the branch to give them the opportunity to play the easy tunes they know; and learn a few céilí dances in a relaxed and friendly setting. As this is the first session of the winter season there will be no charge for refreshments at the door. Instead, perhaps you would like to bring a treat to share with everyone ALL-FLEADH WINNERS CELEBRATION In recognition of the magnificent achievements of our members at the Fleadh in Tullamore, we will be making presentations to our Céilí Band and individual prizewinners. This will be incorporated into the October Youth Session on October 6th. We feel it is important that the younger members of our branch get to see the possibilities of what can be achieved themselves in the future. There will also be the chance to hear the winning performances and PHOTOS FROM THE FLEADH: Skibbereen CCÉ, All Ireland Pléaracha Champions performing on the gig-rig at the opening day of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore Members of Skibbereen branch pictured with Helen and Eileen Gannon from our twin branch St Louis Irish Arts at the Fleadh in Tullamore Skibbereen CCÉ members Seán, Myra and Con on a visit to Brú Ború in Cashel, pictured with Ard-Stiúrthóir CCÉ, Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú and Helen Gannon, St Louis Irish Arts Skibbereen CCÉ Under 12 Céilí Band pictured with their All-Ireland medals at the Fleadh in Tullamore All-Ireland 12-15 Piano-Accordion Champion Clíodhna Ní Chonghaile with parents Tony & Nuala Hannah Collins, AllIreland Under 12 Piano Champion Under 18 Mandolin Champion Grace O’Mahony with parents Willie and Carmel Skibbereen CCÉ group performing with St Louis Irish Arts group, USA at the Overseas Concert at the Fleadh in Tullamore to celebrate the occasion. All branch members are invited to attend and acknowledge the achievements of our members in this year’s Fleadh. Southern Star Photographer will also be in attendance COMHALTAS ÓG A.G.M The A.G.M of Comhaltas Óg will be held on Sunday, 11th October at 7.30pm in the G.A.A Pavillion. All our junior members are invited to attend. Chairperson Claire Collins and her fellow officers will present their reports on the past years activities. Following this there will be the election of new officers for the coming year and a short Seisiún. This youth committee is a wonderful addition to our branch structure but if Comhaltas Óg is to survive, we need parents to get involved. The young people need guidance on how to run meetings and it is vital that at least two parents are present at each meeting. Thanks to those parents who put great work and time into Comhaltas Óg and the organisation of the Youth Sessions over the year BRANCH A.G.M The Annual General Meeting of Skibbereen Comhaltas will be held on Tuesday, 29th September at 8.30pm in the G.A.A Pavillion. We are appealing for all our members to attend as we review the activities of the past year. A reminder that your membership expires at the A.G.M. Membership renewal form is enclosed. SET/CÉILÍ DANCING CLASSES Teenage/Adult Set and Céilí Dancing Classes have resumed with Bertie and Annie Moran in the G.A.A Pavillion on Wednesday nights from 8.30-10.30. Great numbers are attending every week and it is proving to be a most enjoyable evening. Bertie and Anne would welcome any new faces who would like to join in. For information contact Bertie at 028-28647 40th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND The weekend of October 17th/18th will be a momentous weekend in the history of our branch as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of our branch in 1969. Saturday, October 17th will feature a gala dinner dance and Céilí Mór in the West Cork Hotel. Please book your tickets now as we need numbers in advance for the hotel. Sunday, October 18th will start with an Aifreann Tradisiúnta in the Cathedral at which our deceased members will be remembered. The weekend will conclude with lunch and a session in the West Cork Hotel. Please read the attached brochure TUESDAY, 29TH SEPT TUESDAY, 6th OCTOBER TUESDAY, 6TH OCTOBER SUNDAY, 11TH OCTOBER 17TH/18TH OCTOBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: BRANCH A.G.M 8.30PM YOUTH SESSION 7.30PM OCTOBER BRANCH MEETING 9.30PM COMHALTAS ÓG A.G.M 7.30PM 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WEEKEND CONTACT OUR OFFICERS: GER O’DONOVAN, CHAIRMAN, SKIBBEREEN CCE, GORTNADIHY, LEAP, CO. CORK (087-7427016) SEAN WALSH PRO, SKIBBEREEN CCE SKEAGH SKIBBEREEN CO. CORK (086-3762621) sean@skibbereencomhaltas.com NUALA NI BHRIAIN, SECRETARY SKIBBEREEN CCE., BAKERS HILL, BALTIMORE, CO. CORK (028-20398) nuala@skibbereencomhaltas.com YVONNE O'REGAN TREASURER, SKIBBEREEN CCÉ SANDYCOVE RD., CASTLETOWNSEND CO. CORK (086-2314216) Yvonne@skibbereencomhaltas.com