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Set dancing classes wrapup
On Thursday the 20th of April we had our last set dancing class and we have now receded back into the shadows giving way to the long summer evenings cutting grass or saving turf, etc, etc or what ever keeps you out of trouble these days.
We had a great turnout with 4 sets on the floor at any given time and that together with different party pieces from many characters made for a very entertaining night.
A big thanks to Norah Carroll for steering us through the winter months with quick wit and plenty of laughter and we are looking forward to doing it all again in September 😉
On our final night coincided with a fund raiser for Sinéad Greene who is travelling to Calcutta with a group of teachers for 6 weeks on a voluntary basis to offer teaching support to those in need, over €400 was raised on the night and a big thank you to all in attendance for their generosity.
So we wish the best of luck to Sinéad on her trip.
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Tullamore Credit Union Community support fund
Rahan Comhaltas would like to thank Tullamore Credit Union
for their generous support through their Community Support Fund 2017 to aid us maintain and build upon our musical instrument bank which is a great benefit to our students who are exploring as to which instrument they would like to learn.
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Happy St Patricks day
Some pics from the craic in Eskir RÃ nursing home at their annual indoor parade
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Set Dancing Lessons
Happy Christmas to you all from Rahan Comhaltas and we wish you a happy and healthy new year.
Set dancing Committee present the two Joe’s from St Vincent De Paul, Clara branch the takings from our Christmas breakup Ceili which exceeded €120.
Classes return on Thursday 12th of January, and everybody is welcome, so lets shake off the turkey together.
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Offaly Comhaltas Awards – Sunday 6th November 2016
Midlands Radio 3 Coppers And Brass – coverage of the annual Offaly Comhaltas Awards which took place in the Bridge house on Sunday 6th November 2016
This link to a podcast of the program was kindly shared to us by Emma Comerford.
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Mummers will take place again in New Inn, Galway on 7/8th of Jan. 2017
We are looking for expressions of interest from anyone willing to take part in this event
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Carol Service on the 11th December at 7pm 2016 in the Island Church
Please come and play your best music all members of Rahan Comhaltas are asked to attend
Our updated Set List for the event below
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Trad for Trocaire
We are proud to report that we managed to raise €460 for Trocaire, many thanks to all involved in a very successful and enjoyable fund raiser!
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Music and Dance classes 2016 – 2017
If you would like to be part of our performing group ?
Or would just like to take part in a Seisiún like this ?
and don’t know where to start, then why not check out our
Music and step dancing classes
Registration will take place on Friday the 2nd of September from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in Scoil Charthaigh Naofa, Newtown, Rahan.
Fiddle, Banjo / Mandolin, Guitar, Whistle, Flute, Concertina, Accordion, Keyboard are all supported. Instruments can be hired and are subject to availability. The classes run for approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending upon numbers and are tailored to the playing or dancing level of the students. Also this year we are working on some new initiatives for our advanced students.
Classes starting on the 9th of September.
To reduce waiting time in the registration process, you can download our registration from here:
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For further information, you can contact Deirdre on 086 0886648
It is never too late to start, so come on and give it a go!
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