Céilí House Archive 2008

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Programme 44: 27th December 2008

A memorial programme for the celebrated Clare fiddle player Paddy Canny.

Paddy died on 27 June 2008 and was considered the father figure of fiddle playing in Co. Clare. He was a founding member of the legendary Tulla Ceili Band in the mid 1940's and made one of the first LP recordings of traditional music in the 1950's. He also made many broadcasts for RTÉ Radio over the years, and his final performance was on Ceili House in September 2007, when he played with his two grandchildren, Gerard and Emer. Tonight's programme features the music of Paddy Canny and an interview he did with Kieran Hanrahan, in his home in 2001. It was not previously broadcast.

Programme 43: 20th December 2008

Memories and highlights of 2008 in the world of traditional music and song.

Programme 42: 13th December 2008

Ceili House returns with a trip to Gurteen in Co. Sligo and a night of celebration with the All Ireland senior Ceili Band champions of 2008, The Inisfree CB and friends.

Programme 41: 25th October 2008

Tonight's programme features Part 2 of the senior Ceili Band competition from the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann. The Allow Ceili Band, from Cork will have it all to do as they look to defend their title against some stiff opposition.

Will it be two in a row or will there be a new name on the trophy? All will be revealed after some outstanding music on tonight's Ceili House.

Programme 40: 18th October 2008

It's that time of the year again and tonight we feature Part 1 of the 2008 Senior Céilí Band competition from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore.

Programme 39: 11th October 2008

'Fionnuar' were the winners of the Gael Linn/RTÉ Radio na Gaeltachta sponsored competition Siansa. The group get together in Fermoy, Co. Cork for this programme and they invite a couple of guests for a lively night on Céilí House.

Programme 38: 4th October 2008

Tonight's Céilí House comes from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and features more performances from the teachers at Scoil Éigse who played at various recitals and concerts during a very memorable week in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Programme 37: 27th September 2008

Féile Frank McGann takes place in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon in October. Tonight's programme previews this annual event and features a host of musicians, singers and dancers from the county.

Programme 36: 20th September 2008

Another great sporting weekend is celebrated on Ceili House, on the eve of the All Ireland Football final. Kieran Hanrahan will be in Naomh Barróg GAA Club, Dubllin for the build up to the big match with music, song and dance.

Programme 35: 13th September 2008

Na Piobairi Uileann is the venue for tonight's Ceili House. There will be lots of fine playing from some of today's great exponents, young and old, of the art of Uileann Piping. There will be news too of the upcoming events at na Piobairi Uileann.

Programme 34: 6th September 2008

Tonight's programme, on the eve of the All Ireland Hurling final, features music, song and a little analysis from the counties playing in tomorrow's big game.

Programme 33: 30th August 2008

The music and song on tonight's Ceili House was recorded at the fleadh in Tullamore, featuring young and old from the various sessions and concerts during the week long celebration of the Irish traditional arts.

Programme 32: 23rd August 2008

It's that time of year again and the programme travels on to Tullamore, Co. Offaly where this year's Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann is in full swing. Ceili House broadcasts from the Gig Rig in the centre of the town and there's music and song from local and visiting musicians and singers. There'll also be some performances from some of the newly crowned All Ireland Champions.

Click here to listen back to An Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD singing 'Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore' by Paul Brady live at the Fleadh Cheoil in Tullamore.

Programme 31: 16th August 2008

Ceili House travels to Keoghans in Nobber, Co. Meath for a preview of this year's O'Carolan Harp festival. We've music and song from the Four Provinces Ceili Band, local group Coscan and a host of other local musicians and singers.

Programme 30: 9th August 2008

The sound of Ceili Bands from times past is recreated on tonight's Ceili House. The venue is St. Villiers School in Limerick and they host this year's Meitheal, a traditional music summer school with a difference. Gary Shannon, the school's director talks about the idea behind Meitheal and their students' upcoming performance with Zoe Conway at the National Concert Hall.

Programme 29: 2nd August 2008

Tonight's Ceili House comes from the Sonic Arts Research centre in Queens University, Belfast and there's music and song from the Queens University Traditional Group in this most unusual venue.

Programme 28: 26th July 2008

St. Flannan's college in Ennis has a proud history in sport and music. Tonight we get a second chance to hear the programme, recorded there earlier this year. There's music and song from today's pupils and from some of the teaching staff and past pupils. This programme was first aired on March 22nd 2008.

Programme 27: 19th July 2008

Another chance to hear the wonderful Vincent Broderick and his family and a group of friends. They gathered in Studio in the RTE Radio centre to celebrate the launch of Vincent's new book of tunes and to celebrate the man himself. This programme was first broadcast on May 31st 2008.

Programme 26: 12th July 2008

Tonight's Ceili House features part 2 of the Memorial concert for Feilim O Raghallaigh, recorded in Trim, Co. Meath last November and among others features a wonderful performance from Feilim's brothers, McDara and Micheál and sisters Aine and Nóra. The programme was first transmitted on January 19th 2008.

Programme 25: 5th July 2008

On tonight's programme we feature part 1 of the Feilim O Raghallaigh Memorial Concert which was recorded at the Knightsbrook hotel in Trim Co. Meath, featuring the Kinsella family, the McHugh family, the Tain Ceili Band and a host of other fine musicians and singers. This programme was first broadcast on the 12th January 2008.

Programme 24: 28th June 2008

Programme 23: 21st June 2008

The Clarecastle Day Care Centre in Clarecastle, Co. Clare is the venue for tonight's Céilí House. The local branch of Comhaltas is preparing for the annual Cross Roads Céilí which takes place in the village from the 14th to 20th July. We've music and song from the Ryan Family, Josh O'Loughlin, Martin Quigley, Liam Woulfe, Caroline Doohan, Vincent Neylon, Karen Whelan, Niamh Whelan, Vincent Griffin, Therese McInerney, Kitty O' Donoghue, The Lynch Family, Emile Kirwin, and the Frawley family.

Programme 22: 14th June 2008

Tonight's Céilí House comes from Colfer's Pub in Carrick-on-Bannow in Co. Wexford. There's mouthorgan music from John and Pip Murphy, the local Céilí Band and there's news of the upcoming Phil Murphy Traditional Music Festival.

Programme 21: 7th June 2008

Tonight's Céilí House comes from Halla Inse Bán in Templeglantine, Co. Limerick. There's music and song from Teampeall a' Ghleanntáin CCÉ Céilí band, William and John Larkin, Patricia Wright, Catherine Broderick and Christine Wright. Also, Tadhg Ó Maolchathaigh traces the history of this renowned Comhaltas branch and the local traditions.

Programme 20: 31st May 2008
Tonight we pay tribute to flute player and composer Vincent Broderick. Vincent recently published another collection of his tunes called the Turoe Stone 2. Fiddler Antoin McGabhann and friends join Vincent and members of his family for tonight's celebration.

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Programme 19: 17th May 2008
Tonight's Ceili House has an unusual mix of tunes and songs from the eclectic Waterford/Tipperary trad. group "Rattle the Boards" The group believes in enjoying the life and fun in the music and song. They've invited a couple of special guests, including John Kenny. The programme was recorded in The Local in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Programme 18: 10th May 2008
The Log Cabin in Ballyduff, Co. Waterford is the venue for tonight's programme. We're close enough to the Cork and Tipperary borders and we meet a group from the area called the Booley House who recently released their debut CD.

Programme 17: 3rd May 2008
Tonight's programme comes from The Pier House in Skerries, Co.Dublin and features local musicians and singers. We also hear about plans for the forthcoming festival in the area.

Programme 16: 26th April 2008
Tonight we feature part two of the "Golden Era of Ceili Bands" with special guest Brian Lawlor of the Ardellis Ceili Band.

Programme 16: 19 April 2008
"The Golden Era of Ceili Bands" is a major research work by Ardellis ceili band front man Brian Lawlor. Over the next two weeks Kieran talks to Brian about his labour of love and we hear the music and some of the many voices associated with those great years of Ceili Music in Ireland.

Programme 15: 12th April 2008
Ceili House makes a return visit to Colaiste Mhuire, teacher training college, in Marino in Dublin where there's a very strong tradition of music,dance and song.

Programme 14: 5th April 2008
On tonight's Ceili House, we meet Donegal fiddler James Byrne and friends in his native Co. Donegal for a night of fine fiddling and singing.

Programme 13: 29th March 2008
Clár ceoil, amhráníochta agus caint beo ó Oireachtas na Cásca ar siúl i mBaile Dhún na Gall.

Programme 12: 22nd March 2008
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Programme 11: 15th March 2008
A special gala concert of traditional music, song and dance to celebrate St. Patrick's weekend - live from the National Concert Hall in Dublin

Tonight's programme starts at the earlier time of 8pm

A special night on Ceili House as we have a three hour transmission from the National Concert Hall in Dublin, beginning at 8pm. There's the very best music, song and dance from The Clare All Stars ceili band, Paudie O Connor and friends from Sliabh Luachra, folk singer, June Tabor and, from last year's "Bloom of Youth" series on RTE Radio1, Cork sean nos singer Nell Ni Chroinin with Meath fiddler Conor McEvoy. There's also some outstanding Sean nos dancing.

Programme 10: 8th March 2008
Another group of third level students gather for tonight's Ceili House. They are the Trad. Ensemble from the Dublin Institute of Technology and they come from many different parts of the country.

Programme 9: 1st March 2008
The students of St. Patrick's Teacher Training College Traditional Music Society, Dublin, assemble at the college for tonight's Ceili House. Fiddle player Michael Harrison and accordion player Janine Redmond are amongst tonight's performers.

Programme 8: 23rd February 2008
On tonight's Ceili House we feature Part 2 of the Ceili Band competition from the Ennis Trad Fest, held last November at the West County Hotel. We also have the result of what is a very close contest

Programme 7: 16th February 2008
Ceili House travels to the Co. Clare village of Corofin for the launch of this year's Corofin Traditional music weekend which takes place on the last weekend in February into March. The programme comes Live from the "Teach Cheoil" in the town and features the Corofin Ceili Band and a host of local musicians and singers.

Programme 6: 9th February 2008
Tonight's programme features the Senior Ceili Band competition, held at the Ennis Trad. Festival, last November. There's a first prize of €5000 and the competition and the music is very keen.

Programme 5: 2nd February 2008
There was a very special, three hour Ceili House from the National Concert Hall in Dublin last March, on St. Patrick's Day. Tonight we feature some of the highlights from that memorable night with Liz and Yvonne Keane, The Dublin All Stars Ceili Band, Andy Irvine, the O Cuinneagain Family, Eilis Ni Chonghaile and Fiachna O Mongain.

Programme 4: 26th January 2008
On tonight's Ceili House we hear music and song from the Trad. Society in UCC, who are preparing for their upcoming folk festival.

Programme 3: 19th January 2008
Tonight's Ceili House features part 2 of the Memorial concert for Feilim O Raghallaigh, recorded in Trim, Co. Meath last November and among others features a wonderful performance from Feilim's brothers, McDara and Micheál and sisters Aine and Nóra.

Programme 2: 12th January 2008
Tonight's programme features some highlights from the Féilim Ó Raghallaigh memorial concert, recorded in Trim, Co. Meath in November 2007. A host of outstanding performers gathered to pay tribute to the Co. Meath flute player.

Programme 1: 5th January 2008
It's the first Saturday of the year and that means the house dance in Mac Gabhann's in Baltrasna, Co. Meath. Céilí House welcomes in the new year in the company of Antoin and Bernie Mac Gabhann and a host of about fifty musicians, singers and dancers in the front room of their home. It's a hooley like no other...