Congratulations to all the children who took part in the County Fleadh over the weekend. We would like to thank all the teachers and parents who encourage and support the young musicians throughout the year. A special thanks to Catriona Cullivan Smith and Eimear O’Reilly for their fantastic work with our two Grupai Cheoils .…
Cavan Town Comhaltas are delighted to be associated with this year’s Bealtaine Festival, which runs for the month of May and celebrates creativity in the aged. On Bank Hoilday Monday, young musicians visited Virginia Health Centre and played for the residents and on this Sunday 11th May , a group of musicians will play in…
Anybody interested in taking part in the Comhra Gaeilge competitions coming up in the County Fleadh or any other competitions, or would just like to improve their Irish conversation, please contact our Irish Officer Catherine Rudden. Catherine has lots of material and advice for those taking part, she is a committee member and is available…
Belturbet CCE will host their 2nd Feis Cheoil, on Sat 12th April in St .Bricins Secondary School ,Belturbet. The age categories are as follows :under 8,under 10 ,under 12, 12- 15 and over 15s. Parents and Guardians note 1st January determines age category. Registration is at 9.00 -9.45 am with solo competitions commencing at 10.00am…
Every March Swanlinbar plays host to the John Joe Maguire Music Festival. This is a weekend long traditional festival of Irish music, song and dance named after the man who did so much to promote music in the area. Telephone : 087 7499201 or 00447814097766 Email: swanlinbarcomhaltas@hotmail.com Programme 2014 Friday 28th February 2014 Launch Concert…
Cavan Town TradFest – Saturday 1st February 2014 Concert with “Launch of Forgotten Gems” Peter Carberry Accordion and Padraig McGovern Uilleann Pipes. Workshops Sean Gilrane Flute Sabina McCague Fiddle Daithi Gormley Button Accordion James McGovern/Seamus Tierney Whistle Aoife McGovern Singing Cost: €10.00 Venue: B ackyard, Cavan Time: 11:00-1:00pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm Booking essential to 086 0832250…
Our Cavan Town Comhaltas Christmas session was held in the backyard on Sunday 29th Dec last. There was a large gathering of parents and children and some great tunes were played and shared. The raffle and party were thoroughly enjoyed by all. Check out the Christmas gallery for a selection of photgraphs. We are now looking forward…