Anyone who didn't manage to get a ticket for tonight's All-Ireland Céilí Bands competition or who may not be at the Fleadh can, hopefully, tune in at 8.00pm tonight to see the whole event. The lads in Tullamore will broadcast proceedings live over at http://fleadh2008.com/LiveCam%20-%20Tullamore. I used the word "hopefully" as you can never be 100% confident with all this hi-tech stuff! Anyhow the big question will be "can the Allow do it again?" or what about the strong challenge from two Sligo bands - Óisian MacDiarmada and the Inisfree have been knocking on the door for a number of years now and then there's a total new outfit from Leinster, Kildare's "Beartla Ó Flatharta " who I've been told are highly impressive. And how could I forget to mention Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach who will be representing the Banner County! Any predictions - my own view is that it's too close to call.
We did it a bit differently this year -- I used a better camera, but could only stream to 100 simultaneous people. This year we're using a more basic webcam, but can handle thousands.
1st - Innisfree Céilí Band, CCÉ, Fred Finn Branch, Sligeach
2nd - Dartry Céilí Band, CCÉ, Fred Finn Branch, Sligeach
3rd - Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach, An Clár
Great result for the Sligo bands winning 1st and 2nd but what happened to the Allow, thought they would be a shoe-in for another 3 and a row
Was anyone at the competition last night. Didnt see it so would appreciate a report
Congratulations to the Innisfree Céilí Band from Sligo (who also include a significant number of Leitrim musicians). I wasn't at the competition but heard them on the gig-rig around 1.00am and they definitely sounded like worthy winners! Glad to see the Clare band weren't too far behind - they've put down a marker for future years and who knows, may eventually follow in the footsteps of the Tulla, Kilfenora and Ennis Céilí Bands.
I was listening to the live streaming on the web. It started off fine but ground to a halt when the Isle of Man band were playing - maybe too many people had logged on ?
I like to think that's because so many people couldn't be there in person to support us, that they decided to log on to the live streaming instead, therefore grinding the system to a halt. However, that means I probably won't be on Youtube as much, which is a good thing.
Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
Anyone who didn't manage to get a ticket for tonight's All-Ireland Céilí Bands competition or who may not be at the Fleadh can, hopefully, tune in at 8.00pm tonight to see the whole event. The lads in Tullamore will broadcast proceedings live over at http://fleadh2008.com/LiveCam%20-%20Tullamore. I used the word "hopefully" as you can never be 100% confident with all this hi-tech stuff! Anyhow the big question will be "can the Allow do it again?" or what about the strong challenge from two Sligo bands - Óisian MacDiarmada and the Inisfree have been knocking on the door for a number of years now and then there's a total new outfit from Leinster, Kildare's "Beartla Ó Flatharta " who I've been told are highly impressive. And how could I forget to mention Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach who will be representing the Banner County! Any predictions - my own view is that it's too close to call.
# Posted on August 24th 2008 by Bannerman
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
Thanks for the link.
Aye it's workin' fine ~ I know, cause I'm watching it live.
Cool.
# Posted on August 24th 2008 by Ptarmigan
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
Are you the b*******s standing in front of the web cam? Sit down, for f***'s sake!
# Posted on August 24th 2008 by Seosamh Ui Sinan
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
Sound was better last year Bannerman or it might be my computor
# Posted on August 24th 2008 by bazouki dave
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
We did it a bit differently this year -- I used a better camera, but could only stream to 100 simultaneous people. This year we're using a more basic webcam, but can handle thousands.
Swings and roundabouts ...
# Posted on August 24th 2008 by b
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
Any predictions???
# Posted on August 24th 2008 by dfiddle
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
Don't tell me that they cut off the transmission before we saw the Senior Ceili Band Results announced there in Tullamore?
# Posted on August 24th 2008 by clareman
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I dont think anyones allowed record results so i wudn be surprised!
# Posted on August 25th 2008 by dfiddle
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
I htought it was only my connection!
# Posted on August 25th 2008 by Ceolagusrince
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
http://comhaltas.ie/blog/post/and_the_winners_are
# Posted on August 25th 2008 by b
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
1st - Innisfree Céilí Band, CCÉ, Fred Finn Branch, Sligeach
2nd - Dartry Céilí Band, CCÉ, Fred Finn Branch, Sligeach
3rd - Ceoltóirí na Mainistreach, An Clár
Great result for the Sligo bands winning 1st and 2nd but what happened to the Allow, thought they would be a shoe-in for another 3 and a row
Was anyone at the competition last night. Didnt see it so would appreciate a report
# Posted on August 25th 2008 by ceolistic
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
and thanks to all the participants for providing their music.
# Posted on August 25th 2008 by Dick Miles
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
Congratulations to the Innisfree Céilí Band from Sligo (who also include a significant number of Leitrim musicians). I wasn't at the competition but heard them on the gig-rig around 1.00am and they definitely sounded like worthy winners! Glad to see the Clare band weren't too far behind - they've put down a marker for future years and who knows, may eventually follow in the footsteps of the Tulla, Kilfenora and Ennis Céilí Bands.
# Posted on August 25th 2008 by Bannerman
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
I was listening to the live streaming on the web. It started off fine but ground to a halt when the Isle of Man band were playing - maybe too many people had logged on ?
# Posted on August 25th 2008 by southsider
Re: Céilí Bands Live from Tullamore
I like to think that's because so many people couldn't be there in person to support us, that they decided to log on to the live streaming instead, therefore grinding the system to a halt.
However, that means I probably won't be on Youtube as much, which is a good thing.
# Posted on August 26th 2008 by ManxFiddle