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Congratulations to James Doolan
Congratulations to young James Doolan of this parish who fought off stiff competition to win the World Champion Bodhran Competition 2009.
Clontarf Success at Dublin Fleadh 09
Great success for Clontarf groups, bands and solo performers at Fleadh Atha Cliath 2009. See the results here.
Congratulations to Liam O'Connor & Sean McKeon
"Dublin Made Me" the excellent new CD by Liam O'Connor and Sean McKeon was nominated as album of the week in the Irish Times. Congratulations lads! Copies are available for sale at the desk in Marino. By the way...just luurrrvve the title lads!
Reelan album launch
The group Reelan had a very successful launch of the new CD "The Crooked Picture" at the Cobblestone on January 30th. It is a uniquely interesting CD in that all the music, while it is in the traditional idiom, is newly composed (by fiddle player Sandie Purcell.) Two of our teachers also play on the CD - Aoife Mullen and Andy Meaney - so we feel rather chuffed to be basking in their collective glory! Copies of the CD are available at the desk on Saturday mornings.
Dissolution of Cluain Tarbh CCE
The branch has acquired, under FOI legislation, copies of all correspondence between CCE and the Dept of Arts, Sports and Tourism relating to the Clasac Arts Centre and the dissolution of Cluain Tarbh. This correspondence throws a very interesting light on the assertions made by CCE. We have had this material for some time now but, in order to give the Ard Comhairle time to reflect on their actions and to consider our appeal, we did not make it public. However, our appeal for the rescinding the dissolution and for mediation to resolve the disputed issues has been ignored for five months. We now feel that we have no choice but to make the material in our possession public. It is available here.
Instrument Loan Scheme
The branch has three junior size fiddles available for loan - one quarter size, one half size and one three-quarter size. To encourage any child who feels they might like to start the fiddle they are being made available for loan for a year for free. The branch also has one set of Uileann pipes available for loan. Ask at the desk on Saturday morning.
Fáilte Romhat
Welcome to the home page of Ceoltóirí Chluain Tarbh, a community based organisation dedicated to the promotion of Irish Traditional Music, Dance and Culture on Dublin's northside.
James Doolan - Senior World Champion Bodhran 2009
Events
Sean Nós Dancing Workshop Saturday June 27th
We are running a sean nós dancing workshop on Saturday June 27th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in St Gabriel's parish hall. The workshop is being led by Sibéal Davitt. (Check Sibéal out here.) All members welcome - beginners and experienced dancers, children and adults alike. The fee is a ridiculous €5.
Open Evening Saturday May 30th
We are having an open evening on Saturday May 30th in St Gabriels Parish Hall, Dollymount. If you have any enquiries about our activities do drop down about 6:00PM. Our young bands will be giving recitals and there will be a number of us around if you have any questions. Feel free to come and enjoy the music and stay for a cup of tea afterwards. We will be there until about 8:00-ish.
Gala Concert April 24th - The REEL Thing
Ceoltóirí Chluain Tarbh in association with The Five Lamps Arts Festival are proud to present The Tap Room Trio in concert. Support is by up-and-coming stars Reelan, singer-songwriter Kieran Wade and the young musicians of Cluain Tarbh. Admission is €15 and tickets are available at the desk in Marino College on Saturday morning or from the Central Ticket Bureau, 33 Eden Quay, Dublin 1. More
Easter Trip
Once again we are heading to Inis Oirr for the Easter. All members are welcome to come along. A special welcome to new members - do consider coming. It has always been a fantastic break in a magical location, full of music, singing and fun and great friendships forged! This year the dates are 10th - 13th April. Travel information here.
St Patrick's Day Session
This year our St Patrick's Day Session takes place on Monday 16th March at 9 PM In The Cedars Lounge, Saint Assam's Avenue, Raheny
Seachtain na Gaeilge i leabharlann Mhullach Íde
Young Cluain Tarbh musicians Aoife Ní Argáin (Corcertina and Harp) and Gráinne Egan (Fiddle and Whistle)present an hour long recital of Irish Traditional Music in Malahide Library on Thursday 12th March starting 7:00PM as part of Seachtain Na Gaeilge. Admission free. All welcome. Download flyer here.
Under 18 trip to Tí Chulainn
The Under 18s are going to the Tí Chulainn Cultural Activity centre in An Mullach Bán, Armagh. The dates of the trip are January 16th - 18th. There will be an almighty Session at 9pm on Saturday night (17th) in the centre. All are welcome!
The Wren
As customary on St Stephens Day Cluain Tarbh go chasing the wren. Watch the antics of the wren boys (and girls!) of Cluain Tarbh here.