Comhaltas

WEBSITE: We are currently updating our website and we would appreciate if all branches would forward details of their activities/classes for the attention of Sheila at admin@kerrycomhaltas.com COMHALTAS IRISH PROGRAMME: For the year 2012 branches all over Ireland are being asked to make a special effort in the promotion of the Irish language within their own branch. As you know this is often an area which we find much more difficult to promote than the areas of music, song and dance however it holds just as much importance as all three in the ethos of Comhaltas. We have outlined below different ideas which might help you in its promotion within your own branch Sult na nóg: For the first time this year we are including Comhrá Gaeilge competitions in the county at Sult na nóg level. We urge each branch to do their best to include at least one competitor in these competitions. We also suggest that your local primary school are an invaluable aid in this area as they may be able to suggest some children who might like to compete in this competition. We urge you to approach them and look for their assistance. We are aware that there are many branches that are making a great effort with regards Irish speaking classes in their localities. However we urge more branches to get involved and to try to organise these nights. If you feel there would not be enough people to hold a class in your area alone we are encouraging neighbouring branches to come together and to hold these classes together. It is only through speaking the language that we can keep it alive and help it to flourish. For further information please do not hesitate to call Danielle Ní Ríordáin on 087 2519591. BARR NA SRAIDE CCÉ: On Friday next 20th January at 8pm sharp our gala concert kicks off at the Caherciveen Park Hotel. It promises to be a great family nights entertainment with top quality musicians from all over Ireland. The line up is as follows: Joe Arkins, Co. Clare Fear An Ti, members of the North American Comhaltas Tour, Barr Na Sraide class members, Sliabh Luachra Munster champion set dancers, Gearóid Keating, Graham Guerin & Paul Mcmahon and Renard county champion set dancers, so why not come along for an uplifting evening and tune into the finest of traditional music. Support from all families of our young aspiring musicians would be welcome. Tickets can be purchased at Quirkes newsagents and from Roisín at 087 9495495. SLIABH LUACHRA CCÉ are holding a fundraising Quiz on Fri 27th January @ 8pm in the Club Bar, Gneeveguilla. All proceeds from the quiz will help fund new costumes needed by our set dancers for the upcoming season. Tables of 4 adults E40 per table, 4 Juniors E20 per table for anyone wishing to take part in what promises to be a great nights entertainment. A music session will follow the quiz on the night. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Adrian Moriarty on 087-7696097. Traditional Music Classes with Nicky Mc Auliffe have recommenced on Monday evenings in Gneeveguilla. N.S. Set Dancing Classes will commence in Gneeveguilla GAA Hall on Wed 18th January. Enrolment @ 6.30pm followed by class from 7- 8.30pm. The fee is E50 for ten weeks, concessions available for three children or more. For further information please contact Mary @ 0646633752 or 087-9620135. Traditional Singing Classes with Roisin Ryan continue on Tuesday evenings in the Credit Union Building Gneeveguilla. GLENFLESK CCÉ: Music class will resume in St. Agatha’s Community Centre, Glenflesk on Thursday 19th January 2011. Registration at 6.45.pm Class commencing at 7.00 pm. Beginners welcome. Contact Margaret Creedon 087 2706390 KILCUMMIN CCÉ: Irish (Conversation) classes will take place in the Rural Development Office on Thursday 19th January @ 8.30p.m. Anyone interested in comhaltas activities can log on to www.kerrycomhaltas.ie for further details. Branch Meeting will take place on Thursday 9th February in the Recreational Hall at 8pm. A monthly music session will be held in Kilcummin Recreational Hall on Sunday 22nd January from 3.00p.m. to 5.00p.m. These sessions are free of charge and they are open to musicians of all ages and all levels. LIXNAW CCÉ: Ceolann, LeacSná are preparing once again for their annual Feile Feabhra, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday the 4th and 5th February. Saturday 4th Éigse Feabhra Workshops\master Classes – Registration 11 am, price E10. These classes are designed to improve the technique and basic skills of pupils in the ‘improvers’ and ‘advanced’ categories. The workshops are Fiddle/banjo with Gearóid Keating @ 11.30 am, Concertina/accordion with Mairead Corridon @ 2.15pm and Sean-nós dancing with Adrian Moriarty at 2.15pm. To register in advance please post confirming workshop to Bridie Stack, Runaí, Ceolann, Lixnaw. Saturday night is the Annual Ceolann Concert commencing at 8.00pm sharp, with the teachers and children taking part from the Lixnaw CCE Branch. Admission Adults E5 and Children E2. Sunday, 5th the Instrumental Music and Traditional Singing Competitions. These competitions are open to all novice competitors who have never won 1st, 2nd or 3rd on the particular instrument or singing comp in any age group at a County Fleadh or County Ceol an Gheimhridh or the Open Lixnaw Feile Cheoil. The age groups are U8, U10, U12 and O12 on the following instruments Tin Whistle, Button Accordion, Concertina, Banjo, Mandolin, Flute, Fiddle, Duets, Trios and Quartettes. The age groups for the Singing are Boys U12 & O12, and girls U12 & O12, in both English and Irish competitions. Competitions are E2 per person per competition. All further enquiries to Bridie Stack 0667132462 MILLTOWN-LISTRY CCÉ hosts first ever Kilfenora Céilí Band concert in Kerry. Traditional music lovers in Kerry and beyond are in for a special treat next Easter when the Kilfenora Céilí Band perform their first ever concert in their history in County Kerry. The internationallyrenowned Clare group will perform at the INEC in Killarney on Easter Sunday, April 8th. Tickets are E20 and are now on sale through the INEC box office on 064 6671555 and online at www.inec.ie . SEAN nós & SET DANCING WORKSHOP with Adrian Moriarty will take place at Ionad na Dromoda (Dromid) on Saturday 28th January from 12.30 to 3.00pm for children over 6 years of age. Contact 0877696097 for further information. SET DANCING CLASSES: Teenage & Adult Set Dancing continue every Monday night at Fossa Community Centre. Beginners 8pm. to 9pm. followed by open class at 9pm. All welcome. Junior Set Dancing Classes will commence in Kilcummin Recreational Hall on Fri. 20th Jan. Beginners 7pm. to 8pm. followed by intermediate/advanced from 8pm. to 9pm. Teenage & Adult Set Dancing Classes will commence in Kilcummin Recreational Hall on Tuesday 24th Jan. beginning at 8.15pm. For info on above classes contact John or Mary at 0646633752 or 086 1579381. DATES FOR YOUR 2012 DIARY: The Munster Finals of Ceol an Gheimridh 2011/2012 will take place in Hospital, Co. Limerick on Sunday February 19th 2012.