Michael Connolly R.I.P.

The Reynolds Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is saddened at the passing of longtime member Michael J. Connolly. MICHAEL J. CONNOLLY’s Obituary in the Boston Globe follows: MICHAEL J. CONNOLLY CONNOLLY, Michael J. of Northport, Florida, formerly of Osterville and Watertown, died on September 1, 2016 at The Joy of Living II in Northport, Florida …

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Joe Derrane (R.I.P.)

Joe Derrane, RIP The Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas wishes to extend its sincerest condolences to the family of Joe Derrane (Hall of Fame 1998) on his recent passing.  He was truly one of the legends of traditional Irish music in America and throughout the world.                 Early Years Born …

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Réalta Geala Performance in Sligo

Réalta Geala at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Sligo 2015 This group of young musicians from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, represented theThe Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann at  the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Sligo, Ireland in August 2015, a music competition for Irish traditional musicians. Watch Réalta Geala Performance on Video About Réalta Geala Réalta …

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Realta Geala Take Sligo

 

In August 2015, Realta Geala, the Irish traditional music youth group from the CCE Boston Music School, traveled to Sligo to one of the most exclusive music competitions in the world, where practice pays off and friends you can count on are what matter: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. This video shows the Boston and Tulla youth involved in all that it takes to get there and be there.

Realta Geala to Compete in All-Ireland Fleadh

After a first place performance at the Mid-Atlantic Fleadh in Parsippany, New Jersey. the CCE Boston Music School Realta Geala group has an opportunity to compete in the All-Ireland Fleadh in Sligo in August 2015. Learn more about the Realta Geala group [link/website removed; read instead article in BostonIrish] and how you could support this …

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Trad Youth Exchange Concerts

Boston-Tulla Trad Exchange We are excited to unveil our Trad Youth Exchange Program that we have been putting together over the last several years! Tulla Youth Arrive in Boston We are bringing over 15 young All-Ireland Champion U12 Ceili Band musicians from Tulla, County Clare. This group of young musicians aged 9-14, with their teachers and …

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