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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015
Here is how our branch got on, however it is not a true reflection as all our competitors put in massive performances, but such was the standard within each competition. Also we should note at this point our strong participation in the numerous seisiúns through out the city which are the hallmark of a really successful fleadh 🙂
Duets U12: 2nd place Ademar O’Connor & Ellen Reilly
Lilting O18: 3rd place Pat Fulton
Mens English Singing O18: 1st place Pat Fulton
Piano U12: 2nd place Ellen Reilly
Trio 12 – 15: 3rd place Róisín Ní Bhriain & Éabha Fulton & Muireann Carton
Below you will be redirected to the full results from fleadh cheoil na hÉireann where by many Offaly branch’s are strongly represented which goes to show the level of talent which we have in the faithful county.
Link to Fleadh competition results
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Fleadh Nua 2015
Congratulations to our members and friends who competed in this years Fleadh Nua down in Ennis dancing with Dun na Sí, Moate under the guidance of Sharleen Mc’Caffrey.
Our Saorsie with the terrific 12-15 set dancers
Our Joe together with Abigale, Darragh and Isabel our U15 half set (mixed) champions
And shur look at these fine strapping dancers, Caroline, Sharleen and the pride of Tubber Leonard O’Hara.
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Our Offaly Rose
Wishing our own Denise Bracken the very best of luck in the Rose of Tralee regional finals
which take place in Portlaoise this June bank holiday weekend from all your friends here in Rahan Comhaltas
Congratulations to Denise Bracken our newly crowned Offaly Rose.
Denise with the 2014 Roas of Tralee Maria Walsh
Denise may you be wearing the Rose of Tralee sash by the end of August
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Fleadh Cheoil Uíbh Fhailí 2015
This years fleadh was hosted by Killeigh Comhaltas on the 8th, 9th & 10th of May.
Congratulations to all our members and friends who took part in last weekends Offaly fleadh, Rahan enjoyed successes in 61 different categories which is no mean feat to achieve in one of the toughest fleadhs (over 800 entries) in the country to qualify out of these days. We were well represented in a wide variety of disciplines from Comhrá Gaeilge, Instrumental music, Song and Dance which shows the strength and depth of our culture we have in this part of the county.
Sharleen with Our U18 half set (mixed) champions
Éabha received the Liam Daly cup for winning the 12 – 15 button accordion competition
Aoife receiving the Rhode & Edenderry cup for winning the 15 – 18 Flute competition
Adamer and Ellen receive the SIPTU cup for winning the U 12 Duets
Brian receives the Joey Ryan cup for winning the U12 singing competition
Pat received the Nora Gilligan Sullivan memorial shield for Senior men’s english singing competition
15 – 18 Lann Eala Céilí band receive the Eileen Hiney Shield
An Dílis Grúpa Ceoil receive the Jimmy Bracken cup for winning the 15 – 18 competition
Ciana received the Johnny Brady perpetual cup for winning the O18 flute competition
Ciana and Shauna also won the O18 Duets, laying claim to the Nicky & Pat Birmingham shield
An Tulach Bheag Céilí Band receive the Tom Burk memorial trophy for the 12 -15 competition
15 – 18 Lann Eala Céilí getting ready to entertain
We wish everybody progressing to Fleadh Laigheann on the 10th & 11th of July a very enjoyable fleadh.
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Scór sinsir 2015
Congratulations to Brendan Minnock from Shamrocks GAA on winning the Recitation Scór sinsir Leinster title, looking forwad to the All Ireland final on the 25th of April in Citywest hotel, Dublin
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Music and Dance Lessons
Music and Dance classes last term before Summer break.
The lessons will reconvene on Friday April 17th after the Easter break and so we are down to the last 2 weeks.
Remember that instruments which are on hire are due back on Friday the 24th after class.
Term 3
Class 1 Fri – 13th Feb Class 5 Fri – 20th Mar
Class 2 Fri – 27th Feb Class 6 Fri – 27th Mar
Class 3 Fri – 6th Mar Class 7 Fri – 17th Apr
Class 4 Fri – 13th Mar Class 8 Fri – 24th Apr
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Rahan Drama 2015
Congratulations to Betty Digan, Liam Byrne and all the cast and crew of Rahan Drama on their mega successful production of a hilarious comedy “Wake in the West”. A well written play is only half the battle you need a crackin cast to tell the story and boy did they pull it off, I don’t know how the corpse Liam Byrne could lie straight in the bed without breaking into hysterics and as for Dr Murphy, there aint nobody who can milk a game of charades like this gal. well done to them all.
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Set Dancing lessons
Set Dancing Lessons final class before the summer is taking place Thursday 26th in the GAA rooms, Tullabeg.
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