Table Quiz in Duignans Drumsna Wednesday 25th November
Busking Session @ Tescos Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 19th December between 10am & 6pm Please support
Fleadh Busking Session @ Tesco Carrick-on-Shannon 19th December 2009
Thanks to everybody (120 in all) who took part in this event to raise funds to host the Connacht Fleadh Cheoil which is being held in Mohill on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th July 2010. 1500 euro was collected on the day. Well done everybody
Plans are now in full swing for the Celebrity Sean Nos Jig Rig. Participants will begin their classes with Edwina shortly. Watch out, you could be getting a call to participate. A good way to shake off the turkey.
Practice will begin at a secret location for this event on Friday 29th January. Who will be the champion? Will Edwina come up with a few new twinkle toes? Come along to Clarkes, Mohill on Friday 12th March to find out.
A big thank you to all the members of Mohill choir and especially to Enda & Carmel who not alone helped to fundraise at the Busking Session at Tesco Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 19th December but also went out singing in Mohill on Saturday night of the 19th, to raise funds to host the Connacht Fleadh. Keep it going everybody. The money is rolling in.
Edwina tells me the dancing is going well. She's come across a new Michael Flatley. Who will be crowned Mr or Mrs Twinkle Toes? Will it be the Ballinaglera man?
Clarkes, Mohill is the venue, so come along on Friday 12th March to support the hosting of Fleadh Chonnachta by Mohill & Drumsna branches of Comhaltas.
See you there.
The Connacht Fleadh Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the Leitrim VEC who have kindly agreed to allow Mohill & Drumsna Branches of Comhaltas the use of Mohill Community College as a venue for the Connacht Fleadh Cheoil Competitions. This gesture is greatly appreciated.
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event which was due to take place on the 20th February in Taylor's Drumsna has been postponed. A new date will be set shortly.
Mohill & Drumsna Comhaltas present a wonderful nights entertainment featuring local celebrities who will take to the stage for:
CELEBRITY SEAN NOS DANCING
So come along for a great nights craic on Friday 12th March @ 8pm to Clarke's Hotel, Mohill and vote for your favourite celebrity on the night!
The shoes are sparkling, the routines have been danced over and over in preparation for the Celebrity Sean Nos Dancing which will take place in Clarke's Hotel, Mohill on Friday 12th March @ 8pm.
Best of luck to everyone taking part in the fundraiser and a special thanks to Edwina Guckian who prepared all the celebrities for the big night. Come along to Clarkes on Friday and vote for your favourite celebrity. Votes cost 1 euro.
Connacht Fleadh Fundraiser - Landmark Hotel - Carrick-on-Shannon
A night not to be missed will be Wednesday 7th April, Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon @ 8pm. A great nights entertainment will be given by Eleanor Shanley, Catherine Lynch, John MCCartin & Shalyn.
Proceeds will go towards the hosting of the Connacht Fleadh which is being held in Mohill in July.
Hosted by Mohill & Drumsna Branches of COmhaltas
Another brilliant nights entertainment was had in the Landmark Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday 7th April when Eleanor Shanley & Katherine Lynch came together for a night of Ceoil agus Craic to raise funds for the Connacht Fleadh. Thanks to everybody who supported the event and to John McCartin for organising the night, also to Lorraine Sweeney and Padraig McGovern supporting musicians.
A list of volunteers who would like to give some time in helping at the Connacht Fleadh in Mohill on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July is now being drawn up.
Please contact any of the committee at the numbers above.
Many thanks
Pre Fleadh Launch will take place in Fitzpatrick's, Mohill on Saturday 5th June @ 9pm. All musicians , singers, dancers and listeners welcome for a greats nights entertainment. Get there early.
A busking session will take place at the Town Clock, Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 5th June @ 2.30pm. All musicians , singers and dancers welcome. Light refreshments will be served in Cryan's @ 5pm followed by more music, song and dance. All monies raised at the busking session will go towards the hosting of the Connacht fleadh. Don't forget to bring a seat for the busking session. Everybody welcome.
The current All Ireland Ceili Band Champions The Dartry will launch their CD at the Opening Concert at the Connacht Fleadh on Friday 2nd July @ 8pm. Please come along and support. CD's will be on sale.
Fionnuala Maxwell will launch her beautiful CD "Sing a Leitrim Song" in the Resource Centre, Drumsna on Tuesday 29th June @ 8.30pm. Please support.
CD's on sale
Storytelling & Sean Nos Dancing Thursday 1st July - 9.30pm
Fitzpatrick's Mohill is the venue for Storytelling & Sean Nos Dancing with Vincent Pierce, Michael Quinn, Edwina Guckian & Michael O'Rourke. Musicians and singers welcome too. See you there for a great nights entertainment.
The Connacht Fleadh Opening Concert will be held in the Canon Donohoe Hall on Friday 2nd July @ 8pm. Nancy Woods, Drumshanbo, Gerry Finneran, Glenfarne, Maureen Quigley, Drumsna & Carmel Fitzpatrick Mohill are being honored with an award for their commitment to Comhaltas for over 30 years. Current All Ireland Champions The Dartry Ceili Band will launch their CD on the night. There will be plenty of music, singing and dancing too.
All welcome.
Pub Sessions will take place in the following pubs over the fleadh week-end, Caseys, Fitzpatrick's, The Green Rooster, O'Carolans, Carrolls, John James' & O'Briens. Everybody welcome to join in. Clarke's Hotel will also have sessions and a singers session will be held in the Canon Donohoe Hall Sunday 4th July @ 5pm. Youth Session in Fitzpatricks on Sunday also @ 5pm. All welcome
All competitions on Saturday 3rd July will take place in Mohill Community College beginning @ 10am. Competititons on Sunday will also begin @ 10am with all competitions taking place in the Community College except dancing which takes place in Clarke's Hotel.
Connacht Fleadh Cheoil Fundraising Events
Table Quiz in Duignans Drumsna Wednesday 25th November
Busking Session @ Tescos Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 19th December between 10am & 6pm Please support
# Posted on November 10th 2009 by the blue eyed rascal
Celebrity Sean Nos Jig Rig Clarkes Hotel Mohill 12th March 2010
# Posted on November 18th 2009 by Sean Nos Lady
Fleadh Busking Session @ Tesco Carrick-on-Shannon 19th December 2009
Thanks to everybody (120 in all) who took part in this event to raise funds to host the Connacht Fleadh Cheoil which is being held in Mohill on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th July 2010. 1500 euro was collected on the day. Well done everybody
# Posted on December 31st 2009 by Sean Nos Lady
Celebrity Sean Nos Jig Rig update
Plans are now in full swing for the Celebrity Sean Nos Jig Rig. Participants will begin their classes with Edwina shortly. Watch out, you could be getting a call to participate. A good way to shake off the turkey.
# Posted on December 31st 2009 by Sean Nos Lady
Celebrity Sean Nos Practice
Practice will begin at a secret location for this event on Friday 29th January. Who will be the champion? Will Edwina come up with a few new twinkle toes? Come along to Clarkes, Mohill on Friday 12th March to find out.
# Posted on January 25th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Race Night Fundraiser
A Race Night fundraiser will take place in Taylor's, Drumsna on the 20th February. See you there.
# Posted on January 25th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Connacht Fleadh AGM 2010 Mohill Co Leitrim
The Connacht Fleadh AGM will be held in Clarke's, Mohill on Sunday 14th February 2010. Registration will commence @ 2pm.
# Posted on January 25th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Mohill Choir Connacht Fleadh Fundraiser
A big thank you to all the members of Mohill choir and especially to Enda & Carmel who not alone helped to fundraise at the Busking Session at Tesco Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 19th December but also went out singing in Mohill on Saturday night of the 19th, to raise funds to host the Connacht Fleadh. Keep it going everybody. The money is rolling in.
# Posted on January 26th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Connacht Fleadh Fundraising
If you would like to hold a fundraiser in your area to support the running of the fleadh, the following can be contacted:-
Enda Stenson - 086-8228022
Carmel Fitzpatrick - 071-9631010
Carmel O'Neill - 087-6489249
Con Canning - 071-9631628
Tamara McLoughlin - 087-7702263
Fionnuala Maxwell - 086-8664639
Nancy Woods - 071-9641213
Mary Mostyn - 086 2309791
Your support in any way would be much appreciated.
# Posted on January 27th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Celebrity Sean Nos Practice
Edwina tells me the dancing is going well. She's come across a new Michael Flatley. Who will be crowned Mr or Mrs Twinkle Toes? Will it be the Ballinaglera man?
Clarkes, Mohill is the venue, so come along on Friday 12th March to support the hosting of Fleadh Chonnachta by Mohill & Drumsna branches of Comhaltas.
See you there.
# Posted on February 4th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Leitrim VEC
The Connacht Fleadh Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the Leitrim VEC who have kindly agreed to allow Mohill & Drumsna Branches of Comhaltas the use of Mohill Community College as a venue for the Connacht Fleadh Cheoil Competitions. This gesture is greatly appreciated.
# Posted on February 4th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Race Night Fundraiser - Drumsna
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event which was due to take place on the 20th February in Taylor's Drumsna has been postponed. A new date will be set shortly.
# Posted on February 8th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Celebrity Sean-nos Dancing - Connacht Fleadh Fundraiser
Mohill & Drumsna Comhaltas present a wonderful nights entertainment featuring local celebrities who will take to the stage for:
CELEBRITY SEAN NOS DANCING
So come along for a great nights craic on Friday 12th March @ 8pm to Clarke's Hotel, Mohill and vote for your favourite celebrity on the night!
(more details later)
# Posted on February 16th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Final Countdown - Celebrity Sean Nos Dancing
The shoes are sparkling, the routines have been danced over and over in preparation for the Celebrity Sean Nos Dancing which will take place in Clarke's Hotel, Mohill on Friday 12th March @ 8pm.
Best of luck to everyone taking part in the fundraiser and a special thanks to Edwina Guckian who prepared all the celebrities for the big night. Come along to Clarkes on Friday and vote for your favourite celebrity. Votes cost 1 euro.
# Posted on March 8th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Celebrity Sean Nos Fundraiser
Wow! What a night.
Its a night the writer would not like to have missed. Clarke's Hotel, Mohill was packed to capacity. It was electric from start to finish.
A big thank you to everybody involved in organising the night, the celebrities and to all the supporters.
More details later
# Posted on March 15th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Connacht Fleadh Fundraiser - Landmark Hotel - Carrick-on-Shannon
A night not to be missed will be Wednesday 7th April, Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon @ 8pm. A great nights entertainment will be given by Eleanor Shanley, Catherine Lynch, John MCCartin & Shalyn.
Proceeds will go towards the hosting of the Connacht Fleadh which is being held in Mohill in July.
Hosted by Mohill & Drumsna Branches of COmhaltas
# Posted on April 1st 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Thanks Eleanor, Katherine & Supporting Musicians
Another brilliant nights entertainment was had in the Landmark Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday 7th April when Eleanor Shanley & Katherine Lynch came together for a night of Ceoil agus Craic to raise funds for the Connacht Fleadh. Thanks to everybody who supported the event and to John McCartin for organising the night, also to Lorraine Sweeney and Padraig McGovern supporting musicians.
# Posted on April 19th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Connacht Fleadh Volunteers
A list of volunteers who would like to give some time in helping at the Connacht Fleadh in Mohill on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July is now being drawn up.
Please contact any of the committee at the numbers above.
Many thanks
# Posted on April 27th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Pre fleadh Launch - Fitzpatrick's Mohill
Pre Fleadh Launch will take place in Fitzpatrick's, Mohill on Saturday 5th June @ 9pm. All musicians , singers, dancers and listeners welcome for a greats nights entertainment. Get there early.
# Posted on June 1st 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Busking Session & Cryans Carrick-on-Shannon
A busking session will take place at the Town Clock, Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 5th June @ 2.30pm. All musicians , singers and dancers welcome. Light refreshments will be served in Cryan's @ 5pm followed by more music, song and dance. All monies raised at the busking session will go towards the hosting of the Connacht fleadh. Don't forget to bring a seat for the busking session. Everybody welcome.
# Posted on June 1st 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Connacht Fleadh Launch
The fleadh launch will take place in McLoughlins Drumsna on Monday 28th June @ 9.30pm. Musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome,
# Posted on June 14th 2010 by the blue eyed rascal
Launch of Dartry Ceili Band CD
The current All Ireland Ceili Band Champions The Dartry will launch their CD at the Opening Concert at the Connacht Fleadh on Friday 2nd July @ 8pm. Please come along and support. CD's will be on sale.
# Posted on June 18th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Fionnuala Maxwell's CD Launch - Connacht Fleadh
Fionnuala Maxwell will launch her beautiful CD "Sing a Leitrim Song" in the Resource Centre, Drumsna on Tuesday 29th June @ 8.30pm. Please support.
CD's on sale
# Posted on June 18th 2010 by Sean Nos Lady
Youth Trad Session
A youth session will take place in the Resource Centre Drumsna on Wednesday 30th June @ 7pm, All musicians singers dancers and listeners welcome.
# Posted on June 21st 2010 by the blue eyed rascal
Storytelling & Sean Nos Dancing Thursday 1st July - 9.30pm
Fitzpatrick's Mohill is the venue for Storytelling & Sean Nos Dancing with Vincent Pierce, Michael Quinn, Edwina Guckian & Michael O'Rourke. Musicians and singers welcome too. See you there for a great nights entertainment.
# Posted on June 25th 2010 by the blue eyed rascal
Opening Concert - Canon Donohoe Hall Mohill
The Connacht Fleadh Opening Concert will be held in the Canon Donohoe Hall on Friday 2nd July @ 8pm. Nancy Woods, Drumshanbo, Gerry Finneran, Glenfarne, Maureen Quigley, Drumsna & Carmel Fitzpatrick Mohill are being honored with an award for their commitment to Comhaltas for over 30 years. Current All Ireland Champions The Dartry Ceili Band will launch their CD on the night. There will be plenty of music, singing and dancing too.
All welcome.
# Posted on June 26th 2010 by the blue eyed rascal
Pub Sessions at the Connacht Fleadh 2010
Pub Sessions will take place in the following pubs over the fleadh week-end, Caseys, Fitzpatrick's, The Green Rooster, O'Carolans, Carrolls, John James' & O'Briens. Everybody welcome to join in. Clarke's Hotel will also have sessions and a singers session will be held in the Canon Donohoe Hall Sunday 4th July @ 5pm. Youth Session in Fitzpatricks on Sunday also @ 5pm. All welcome
# Posted on June 28th 2010 by the blue eyed rascal
Connacht Fleadh Competitions
All competitions on Saturday 3rd July will take place in Mohill Community College beginning @ 10am. Competititons on Sunday will also begin @ 10am with all competitions taking place in the Community College except dancing which takes place in Clarke's Hotel.
# Posted on July 2nd 2010 by the blue eyed rascal
Connacht Fleadh Mohill Drumsna 2010
Best Fleadh ever
Thanks everybody
Mohill/Drumsna CCE take a bow
# Posted on July 7th 2010 by the blue eyed rascal
Lost & Found
Did you lose a musical instrument or find a part of a photocopier at the Connacht Fleadh, if so please contact Mary on 086 2309791
# Posted on July 16th 2010 by the blue eyed rascal