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December 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter

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

Christmas greenery

Here is your December 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.

Upcoming Seisiuns/Ceilis/Fundraisers

Larry Reynolds Memorial  Scholarship Benefit 

Join us at CÉILĺ MÓR Sun, December 9th @ 3:00p.m.

Celebrate Christmas within our Irish Community

Looking Ahead

  • June 6th-9th 2019  North American Fleadh & Convention Parsippany
  • April 16th-19th 2020  North American Convention , San Francisco

Membership Ongoing

Still time to renew or become a  new member.  Need an  Application

Set dancing/Ceili

Lessons and  lot of fun  on Tuesday evenings.    Check our calendar for any cancellations due to the Christmas Holidays and weather.

CCÉ Branch Facebook Page

Facebook iconHave you seen our Facebook Page?   We  have a presence for our Reynolds, Hanafin, Cooley Branch on Facebook  Check there frequently for updates. Click the “Like” button so you don’t miss anything. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of our Irish culture, music, and dance activities in the Greater Boston area.

If you’re not already a member, you might also be interested in joining our long-standing CCÉ Boston Music School Facebook group.

Twitter iconWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us there @ccebostonorg.

Community Events

Check occasionally for more events at these locations

Even more links . .

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November 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter

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

Here is your November 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.

Upcoming Seisiuns/Ceilis/Fundraisers

Larry Reynolds Memorial  Scholarship Benefit 

Join us at CÉILĺ MÓR     Sun, December 9th @ 3:00p.m.

Tribute Céilí Fundraiser  in  memory of Frank Hartigan

Sun,  Nov. 18th @3:00 p.m.

Gala Can-Am Club Fundraiser

Sun,   Nov 11  @ 1:00  Comhaltas featured at 5 p.m.

Boston Comhaltas Music School

Registration opens Nov. 15th

Membership

Still time to renew or become a  new member.  Need an  Application

Set dancing/Ceili

Lessons and  lot of fun  on Tuesday evenings

CCÉ Branch Facebook Page

Facebook iconHave you seen our Facebook Page?   We’re pleased to announce that we finally have a presence for our Reynolds, Hanafin, Cooley Branch on Facebook  Check there frequently for updates. Click the “Like” button so you don’t miss anything. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of our Irish culture, music, and dance activities in the Greater Boston area.

If you’re not already a member, you might also be interested in joining our long-standing CCÉ Boston Music School Facebook group.

Twitter iconWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us there @ccebostonorg.

Community Events

Check occasionally for more events at these locations

Even more links . .

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October 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter

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

Here is your October 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.

RHC CCE Annual General Meeting

Will be held on Sunday, October 14th  at 1:30p.m.  All are welcome to attend

Upcoming Seisiuns/Ceilis

Sunday October 14th at 3:00p.m.

Sunday October 28th @3:00 p.m. with Slow Seisun at 1:30 p.m.

Membership

Renewals and new Members always welcome.  Need an  Application

Set dancing/Ceili

Sally’s back and  lessons resume on Tuesday evenings

CCÉ Branch Facebook Page

Facebook iconHave you seen our Facebook Page?   We’re pleased to announce that we finally have a presence for our Reynolds, Hanafin, Cooley Branch on Facebook  Check there frequently for updates. Click the “Like” button so you don’t miss anything. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of our Irish culture, music, and dance activities in the Greater Boston area.

If you’re not already a member, you might also be interested in joining our long-standing CCÉ Boston Music School Facebook group.

Twitter iconWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us there @ccebostonorg.

Community Events

Check occasionally for more events at these locations

Even more links . .

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September 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter

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

Here is your September 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.

Welcome Back Ceili 

Celebrate with us  at the Canadian American Club on Sunday, September 23th from 3-7 p.m with a Slow Session at 1:30p.m.

Boston Music School

Registration for the CCÉ Boston Music School goes through September 10th with classes beginning on September 15th.  Please read the insert for the school.  There are a number of volunteer opportunities available.

RHC CCE Annual General Meeting

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

Set dancing/Ceili

Sally’s back and  lessons resume on September 18th.

Interested in the Irish Language

See information on classes with Cumann na Gaeilge – Boston

CCÉ Branch Facebook Page

Facebook iconHave you seen our Facebook Page?   We’re pleased to announce that we finally have a presence for our Reynolds, Hanafin, Cooley Branch on Facebook  Check there frequently for updates. Click the “Like” button so you don’t miss anything. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of our Irish culture, music, and dance activities in the Greater Boston area.

If you’re not already a member, you might also be interested in joining our long-standing CCÉ Boston Music School Facebook group.

Twitter iconWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us there @ccebostonorg.

Community Events

The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton has the following activities coming up in September:

  • ALTAN ∼ Live  on Friday September 14th  at 8:00p.m.

Check occasionally for more events at these locations:

Even more links . .

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July/August 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter

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.

Welcome Back Ceili 

Celebrate with us  at the Canadian American Club on Sunday, September 23th from 3-7 p.m with a Slow Session at 1:30p.m.

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.

CCÉ Branch Facebook Page

Facebook iconHave you seen our Facebook Page?   We’re pleased to announce that we finally have a presence for our Reynolds, Hanafin, Cooley Branch on Facebook  Check there frequently for updates. Click the “Like” button so you don’t miss anything. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of our Irish culture, music, and dance activities in the Greater Boston area.

If you’re not already a member, you might also be interested in joining our long-standing CCÉ Boston Music School Facebook group.

Twitter iconWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us there @ccebostonorg.

Community Events

The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton has the following activities coming up in August/Septembey:

  • KERN  ∼ live performance Saturday August 25th at 7:30p.m.
  • ALTAN ∼ Live  on Friday September 14th  at 8:00p.m.

Check occasionally for more events at these locations:

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June 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter

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.

Last Ceili til September

Celebrate with us  at the Canadian American Club on June  24th from 3-7 p.m

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.

CCÉ Branch Facebook Page

Facebook iconHave you seen our Facebook Page?   We’re pleased to announce that we finally have a presence for our Reynolds, Hanafin, Cooley Branch on Facebook  Check there frequently for updates. Click the “Like” button so you don’t miss anything. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of our Irish culture, music, and dance activities in the Greater Boston area.

If you’re not already a member, you might also be interested in joining our long-standing CCÉ Boston Music School Facebook group.

Twitter iconWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us there @ccebostonorg.

Community Events

The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton has the following activities coming up in May:

  • Open Sessions Friday nights 7PM led by John Kearney in the Pub
  • A concert with Sean Tyrell, at the ICC  on June 16th at 7:30p.m.

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:

 

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June 2018 RHC CCÉ Special Report

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.

Scholarship Application deadline has been extended to   June 30, 2018! 

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.

Last Monthly Ceili till the Fall

Sunday, June 24, 2018   3-7p.m.

 

CCÉ Branch Facebook Page

Facebook iconHave you seen our Facebook Page?   We’re pleased to announce that we finally have a presence for our Reynolds, Hanafin, Cooley Branch on Facebook  Check there frequently for updates. Click the “Like” button so you don’t miss anything. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of our Irish culture, music, and dance activities in the Greater Boston area.

If you’re not already a member, you might also be interested in joining our long-standing CCÉ Boston Music School Facebook group.

Twitter iconWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us there @ccebostonorg.

Community Events

Irish Cultural Centre  Boston Irish Festival

Come to the  Marquee Tent on Friday and Saturday June 1-2, 2018 for music.  On Sunday there will Mass at 10:00 followed by  a Ceili Mor from 11:30 – 2:30.

Details on bostonirishmusicfestivalicc.com

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May 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter

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.

Mothers Day Ceili

Celebrate with us at the Canadian American Club on May 13th from 3-7 p.m

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.

CCÉ Branch Facebook Page

Facebook iconHave you seen our Facebook Page?   We’re pleased to announce that we finally have a presence for our Reynolds, Hanafin, Cooley Branch on Facebook  Check there frequently for updates. Click the “Like” button so you don’t miss anything. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of our Irish culture, music, and dance activities in the Greater Boston area.

If you’re not already a member, you might also be interested in joining our long-standing CCÉ Boston Music School Facebook group.

Twitter iconWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us there @ccebostonorg.

Community Events

The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton has the following activities coming up in May:

  • Open Sessions Friday nights 7PM led by John Kearney in the Pub
  • Helena Byrne, Storyteller, at the ICC Cottage on May 5
  • Celtic Thunder, Byrne and Kelly  May 12

Check occasionally for more events at these locations:

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April 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter

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

Tables are being reserved for the Saturday night banquet at the CCÉ North American Provincial Convention that takes place in Chicago April 5th to 9th. For a schedule and updates, see the 2018 CCÉ Convention Facebook page.

Irish Hearts for Orphans Benefit Dance

Comhaltas is delighted to be a sponsor and provide music on Sunday, April 15th, for the Irish Hearts for Orphans Benefit Dance at the Boston Marriott Quincy. See the website for Irish Hearts for Orphans.

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.

CCÉ Branch Facebook Page

Facebook iconWe’re pleased to announce that we finally have a presence for our Reynolds, Hanafin, Cooley Branch on Facebook  Check there frequently for updates. Click the “Like” button so you don’t miss anything. We hope you’ll join us in sharing the enjoyment and appreciation of our Irish culture, music, and dance activities in the Greater Boston area.

If you’re not already a member, you might also be interested in joining our long-standing CCÉ Boston Music School Facebook group.

Twitter iconWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us there @ccebostonorg.

Community Events

The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton has the following activities coming up in April:

  • Open Sessions Friday nights 7PM led by John Kearney in the Pub
  • a special Evening of Irish Music, Dance & Dining on April 12
  • Annual Irish Dance benefit for Arc South Norfolk April 28

Check occasionally for more events at these locations:

Even more links . .

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March 2018 CCÉ Boston Newsletter

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 17th ▪ 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.

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