Cleary / Coyne
Traditional Music Weekend
Claremorris October 17th - 19th 2008
The Claremorris Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann are holding a Traditional Festival on the weekend of 17th, 18th, 19th of October 2008.
The traditional music weekend is being organized in memory of the
late Johnny Cleary and Mattie Coyne, who played central roles in the
development and progression of Claremorris CCE down through the
years. It was music that brought the two men together in 1940
when they formed the Castlegar Ceili Band with Pat Gill, Martin Conroy
and Tom Devine and together, the group played across the West.
The band impressed audiences around the country for many years
and in 1956, Johnny and Mattie joined Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann.
The men won several titles in Scor, both at provincial and
national level and were recognized as the undisputed kings of music in
the West.
After Johnny passed away in 1987 Mattie continued
with his involvement in music and in CCE and served as the
Chairman of Mayo Comhaltas for some time.
Remembering Johnny and Mattie and the wonderful things they did for traditional music in Claremorris, Mayo and Ireland, Claremorris CCE are proud to be able to commemorate their lives in such a suitable manner and in so doing, are confident that the legacy of Johnny and Mattie will live on forever.
Workshops take place in Curam & Boys' National School.
Thurs Oct 16th - Storytelling
Vincent Pierce, Storyteller, will visit local schools
Fri Oct 17th - Opening Night
Venue: D'Alton Inn Hotel at 8.30pm. Official Opening by Marian Lyons, Treasurer of Mayo Co Board. Gala All-Star Concert featuring Top Local Musicians & Tutors from Workshops.
Sat Oct 18th - Workshops: 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Enrolling in An Curam at 10.30am.
Tutors
- Fiddle - John Kilkenny
- Flute - Michael Hurley
- Button Accordian - Martin Quinn
- Concertina - Ernestine Healy
- Whistle - Cian Kerins
- Bodhran - Junior Davey
- Harp - Holly Geraghty
- Banjo - Angelina Carberry
Monster Trad Session Saturday night in Coleman's Lounge, Knock at 9.30pm. Featuring PJ Hernon and a host of top musicians. All are welcome
Sun Oct 19th: Singing Workshop 2.00pm
Singing Workshop with Cian Kerins in the Dalton Inn Hotel @2pm. All ages welcome.
National Schools bilingual quiz in Boys School - Tables of 4 = euro5. Commencing 2.30pm
Fees
The fee is euro20 for 1 person, euro30 for 2 and euro40 for 3. There will be a special beginners Tin Whistle class costing euro10. The above costs are for families.
Enquiries to:
Helen Duggan - Tel +353 (0) 94 9388555
Catherine Hynes - Tel +353 (0) 94 9367523
Mary Ward - Tel +353 (0) 94 9388753
