Chris Droney, R.I.P.

Chris Droney, Legendary Musician, R.I.P. Globally, the trad community is on ‘pause’ as they reflect on the life of Chris Droney, legendary concertina player from County Clare, after his passing at the age of 95.  His legacy will continue for many years to come. Chris was also a family man and the beloved older brother of …

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Joseph ‘Joe’ O’malley, R.I.P.

Joseph ‘Joe’ O’Malley,    R.I.P.   With sadness, we advise you of the recent passing of Joe O’Malley.  May he rest In peace.  Many of you knew Joe personally, a proud Connemara man, or have seen him often playing his accordion at our ceilis, fundraisers, or any other gatherings where Irish traditional music was to …

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The Donna Sheehan Reel

The Donna Sheehan Reel How do you support a set dancer diagnosed with ALS?   If you are RHC member, Bill Black, you may compose a tune  to “cheer her up a bit as she goes through whatever she’s facing…I figured that, being a set dancer, a reel would do no harm. And I think that’s the title I’ll use …

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What’s happening in Comhaltas

Boston Comhaltas musicians will play at the Ceili Mor at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton Sunday August 11th for a fun three hours of Irish music and dancing at the Irish Trad & Folk Music Weekend in the ICC Marquee Tent.

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Boston Comhaltas musicians will play at the Ceili Mor at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton Sunday August 11th for a fun three hours of Irish music and dancing at the Irish Trad & Folk Music Weekend in the ICC Marquee Tent.