Foinneóg: 75 Bliain Ag Fás

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
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A new podcast celebrating youth voices and experiences within Comhaltas as part of 75 Bliain Ag Fás. Episodes dropping every Wednesday ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026

Episodes

  1. Episode 3: Irish Language and Our Music with Róise Ní Mhurchú

    1 day ago

    Episode 3: Irish Language and Our Music with Róise Ní Mhurchú

    This episode is all about the Irish language and our music with Róise Ní Mhurchú. We chat about singing, lilting, storytelling, and the way language helps bring extra meaning and life to the tradition. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Musical Roots and Comhaltas (06:07) Learning Songs and Passing Them On (20:04) Róise’s Lilting Journey (27:21) Learning Tunes by Lilting (30:30) Fleadh Memories and Community (32:14) Song Versions and Dialects (42:23) Comhaltas Advice and Quickfire Round --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Hosted by Máire Ní Churraoin Produced by Calum McGregor and David Browne Voiceover by Willie Fogarty With thanks to all at Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann --------------------------------------------------------- Theme Tune: The Winning Bid by Rory Matheson and Graham Rorie. Used with permission, all rights remain with the original copyright holder. --------------------------------------------------------- This podcast has been produced on behalf of the Ardcomhairle CCÉ to celebrate 75 Bliain Ag Fás; 75 years of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The views expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

    54 min
  2. Episode 2: Teaching and Mentorship with Máire Brennan and Eoin Burke

    16 Jun

    Episode 2: Teaching and Mentorship with Máire Brennan and Eoin Burke

    This episode is all about teaching and mentorship with Máire Brennan and Eoin Burke. We chat about the people who shape us, passing music on, and the small bits of advice that can stick with you for years. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:16) Comhaltas Journeys and First Memories (09:11) Teaching Trad Music and SCT Exams (22:40) TTCT Training Week (26:21) Passing Down Regional Style (29:12) Role Models and Advice (34:06) 75 Bliain Ag Fás and Quickfire Round --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Hosted by Máire Ní Churraoin Produced by Calum McGregor and David Browne Voiceover by Willie Fogarty With thanks to all at Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann --------------------------------------------------------- Theme Tune: The Winning Bid by Rory Matheson and Graham Rorie. Used with permission, all rights remain with the original copyright holder. --------------------------------------------------------- This podcast has been produced on behalf of the Ardcomhairle CCÉ to celebrate 75 Bliain Ag Fás; 75 years of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The views expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

    48 min
  3. Episode 1: Beginnings in Comhaltas with Orla Ní Chorragáin

    9 Jun

    Episode 1: Beginnings in Comhaltas with Orla Ní Chorragáin

    This episode kicks things off with Orla Ní Chorragáin as we chat about first days, early teachers, Comhaltas memories, and the moments that started it all. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Meet Orla and Her Musical Roots (03:24) First Comhaltas Class Memories (07:16) Fiddle Stories and Finding Your Style (15:21) Competitions and Fleadh Highs (24:38) Teaching at Comhaltas (29:28) Youth Officer Goals and Future Hopes (39:47) Quickfire Round and Farewell --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Hosted by Máire Ní Churraoin Produced by Calum McGregor and David Browne Voiceover by Willie Fogarty With thanks to all at Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann --------------------------------------------------------- Theme Tune: The Winning Bid by Rory Matheson and Graham Rorie. Used with permission, all rights remain with the original copyright holder. --------------------------------------------------------- This podcast has been produced on behalf of the Ardcomhairle CCÉ to celebrate 75 Bliain Ag Fás; 75 years of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The views expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

    43 min
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A new podcast celebrating youth voices and experiences within Comhaltas as part of 75 Bliain Ag Fás. Episodes dropping every Wednesday ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026

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    Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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