Yet another fantastic year for our members at Fleadh CHeoil na hÉireann, in Drogheda. Our members representated their branch and county in over 25 competitions in Drogheda and also taking part in performances on the Gig Rig with the branch, with various youth groups and Nós Nua - Louth Youth Folk Orchestra, who also featured on Fleadh TV. A massive well done to everyone who took part in the fleadh and we would especially like to acknowledge our committee, tutors, members, parents and of course our fabulous musicians for their time and unwilting dedication to the branch. Maith Sibh go Léir. Some photos below of our winners, medalists and branch members, who performed on the Gig Rig on Thursday 16th, in Bolton Square.
Peig Needham Scholarship 2017
Applications are now open for the Peig Needham Scholarship 2017. Terms and Conditions of entry are all on the brochure / Form.
Please Download the Application Form, Carefully Read the Terms and Conditions, Fill it in and it can be scanned and emailed to secretary.ccedundealgan@yahoo.ie or dropped into the Branch Post Box in the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol.
A small number of hard copies are available at the Oriel Centre.
Best of Luck
Branch Class Concert 2017
Our Annual Branch Class Concert took place this year in Kilkerley Community Centre on Friday 26th of May. The Classes that took part in the Concert were The Whistle/Flute Classes of Karen Ridley and Kay Webster-Dooley. The Fiddle and Whistle Classes of Lorraine McMahon and Michelle Foy, The Tin Whistle Class of Padraig Donlon, Harp Class of Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, Banjo Class of Daithí Kearney, Piano Accordion and Guitar Classes of Paul McMahon and the Concertina Class of Micheál Ó Raghallaigh. There were also performances by All Ireland Champions Bobby McCaul (u12 Banjo), Donnchadh Hughes (12-15 Flute), Sárán Mulligan (15-18 Concertina & Trio) and Fionuala Donlon (15-18 Trio). Our u12 and u15 Grúpaí Cheoil also performed along with a Grand FInale, lead by some of our Teachers who were then joined by a selection of Students and Parents to finish off the night.