July/August2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter [PDF] (printable version) 

Here is your July/August edition of the Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann newsletter

Some Highlights from our Current Newsletter

Look for more details in our newsletter and on our calendar.

Boston Music School

Registration for the CCÉ Boston Music School begins on August 13th.  Classes star Saturday, September 15th.

Mid -Atlantic Fleadh Results

Congratulations to all the students who performed in Parsippany, NJ

Larry Reynolds Memorial Scholarship

And the winner of the scholarship is a very talented musician, Niamh McGuillicuddy

RHC Annual General Meeting

Will be held on Sunday, October 14th  at 1:30p.m.

Check occasionally for more events at these locations:

• Green Briar Slow Session in Brighton
  http://www.meetup.com/Somerville-Irish-Music-Practice-Session/
• The Burren  sessions and Backroom events in Somerville,
• The Canadian American Club:

Even more links . .

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June 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter [PDF] (printable version) 

Here is your June edition of the Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann newsletter

Some Highlights from our Current Newsletter

Look for more details in our newsletter and on our calendar.

Boston Music School

The CCÉ Boston Music School is still looking for used Irish musical instruments. Got any fiddles, flutes, accordions, harps or uilleann pipes, you no longer need?

Larry Reynolds Memorial Scholarship

It’s time to apply for this music scholarship May 1 to June 15. Find scholarship details and application here on our website.

And at the Canadian American Club:

• In Harmony: Trad irish Music and Dance –Sat June 16th & Sun June 17th  www.jackieoriley.com    email:   orileyirshdance@gmail.com

And in Connecticut:

• Mid Summer Ceil  Sunday, July29 at Irish American Home Society

Check occasionally for more events at these locations:

• Green Briar Slow Session in Brighton
  http://www.meetup.com/Somerville-Irish-Music-Practice-Session/
• The Burren  sessions and Backroom events in Somerville,

Even more links . .

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June 2018 Special Report [PDF] (printable version) 

This is a  special report  from  the Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann newsletter

Some Highlights from the report are below.

Look for more details in our report.

It’s time to apply for this music scholarship May 1 to June 15. Find scholarship details and application here on our website.

Last Monthly Ceili till the Fall

Sunday, June 24, 2018   3-7p.m.

Check occasionally for more events at these locations:

• Green Briar Slow Session in Brighton
  http://www.meetup.com/Somerville-Irish-Music-Practice-Session/
• The Burren  sessions and Backroom events in Somerville,

Even more links . .

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May 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter [PDF] (printable version) 

Here is your May edition of the Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann newsletter

Some Highlights from our Current Newsletter

Look for more details in our newsletter and on our calendar.

Boston Music School

The CCÉ Boston Music School is still looking for used Irish musical instruments. Got any fiddles, flutes, accordions, harps or uilleann pipes, you no longer need?

Larry Reynolds Memorial Scholarship

It’s time to apply for this music scholarship May 1 to June 15. Find scholarship details and application here on our website.

Check occasionally for more events at these locations:

• Green Briar Slow Session in Brighton
  http://www.meetup.com/Somerville-Irish-Music-Practice-Session/
• The Burren  sessions and Backroom events in Somerville,

Even more links . .

Get our Newsletter delivered to your InBox as soon as it is available; sign up for membership here

April 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter [PDF] (printable version) 

Here is your April edition of the Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann newsletter

Some Highlights from our Current Newsletter

Look for more details in our newsletter and on our calendar.

North American Provincial Convention

Irish Hearts for Orphans Benefit Dance

The Music School

The CCÉ Boston Music School is looking for used Irish musical instruments. Got any fiddles, flutes, accordions, harps or uilleann pipes, you no longer need?

Larry Reynolds Memorial Scholarship

Apply for this music scholarship May 1 to June 15. Find scholarship details and application here on our website.

Check occasionally for more events at these locations:

• Green Briar Slow Session in Brighton
  http://www.meetup.com/Somerville-Irish-Music-Practice-Session/
• The Burren  sessions and Backroom events in Somerville,

Even more links . .

Get our Newsletter delivered to your InBox as soon as it is available; sign up for membership here

March 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter [PDF] (printable version) 

Here is your March edition of the Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann newsletter

Some Highlights from our Current Newsletter

Reagale Players

Once again, the Regale Players have invited CCE  to be a part of their production “A Little Bit of Ireland” being held at Waltham High School in March.  Details are provided in the Newsletter.

North American Provincial Convention

Register by March 12th to avoid a $25 late charge.

The CCÉ North American Provincial Convention is hosted by the Chicago Branch the first weekend in April. We look forward to entertainment by John Williams from Solas and Katie Grennan of Gaelic Storm, among others. Find details on our calendar and more info in this and future newsletters.

Irish Hearts for Orphans Benefit Dance

Comhaltas will play  in April  for the Irish Hearts for Orphans Benefit  Dance in Quincy.   Why not come along and help aid in this very worthy endeavor? Look for more details in our Newsletter and on our calendar.

The Music School

Some of you may have noticed the new location for our CCÉ Boston Music School.  St. Joseph Prep High School in Brighton has been very generous in allocating space for our music students which allows us to “keep the tradition going.”               

Community Events

There’s no lack of Irish music and dance entertainment in the Boston area for St Patrick Day! All these  events can be found in our Newsletter.

New England Irish Harp Orchestra & Friends present  a St. Patrick’s Day Concert with a Ceili to follow Sat., March 17^th ▪ 7:30 p.m. Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington St., Watertown

 At The Burren,   there are St. Patrick’s Day Spectacular Variety Shows at two hour intervals. Packed with trad tunes, ballads, stories and dancing.

And if it’s films that interest you,  the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square hosts their annual Irish Film Festival.  www.irishfilmfestival.com

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Schedules  & March Events go to www.irishmassachusetts.com

Got the travel bug?  The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England is sponsoring a trip to Ireland’s West Coast in September with John Tabb and Ellen Redman. Check out their ad on the newsletter’s back cover right side.

Check occasionally yourself for events at these locations:

• Green Briar Slow Session in Brighton
  http://www.meetup.com/Somerville-Irish-Music-Practice-Session/
• The Burren  sessions and Backroom events in Somerville,

More links . .

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January-February 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter [PDF] (printable version) 

Here is your January edition of the Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann newsletter

Some Highlights from our Current Newsletter

Cape Cod Ceili Weekend

The annual Cape Cod Céilí Weekend is coming up at the end of January. There are céilís  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and workshops in set dance, two-hand, and Sean-Nos dancing. Details are in the Newsletter.

North American Provincial Convention

The CCÉ North American Provincial Convention is hosted by the Chicago Branch the first weekend in April. We look forward to entertainment by John Williams from Solas and Katie Grennan of Gaelic Storm, among others. Find details on our calendar and more info in this and future newsletters.

The Music School

Some of you may have noticed the new location for our CCÉ Boston Music School.  St. Joseph Prep High School in Brighton has been very generous in allocating space for our music students which allows us to “keep the tradition going.”

Community Events

There’s no lack of Irish music and dance entertainment in the Boston area! We try to alert you to events we think you will especially enjoy. Mid-February, we have an opportunity to take in a performance by Gaelic Storm at The Cabot Theatre in Beverly. They are an award-winning Irish band whose music appeared in the hit movie, Titanic; they are renowned for their blend of traditional Irish music with Celtic rock.

Check occasionally yourself for events at these locations:

• Green Briar Slow Session in Brighton
  http://www.meetup.com/Somerville-Irish-Music-Practice-Session/
• The Burren  sessions and Backroom events in Somerville,

More links . .

Get our Newsletter delivered to your InBox as soon as it is available; sign up for membership here.