Two Bands, one set-dancing troupe, 14 individual performers, and all from one Laois Branch – Camross Comhaltas – whose members will be heading to The All Ireland Fleadh.
This year’s Fleadh will take place in Mullingar over the week of August 6 – 13.
The Camross branch has gone from strength to strength over the past few years with strong parental support and a hard working committee.
It is under the direction of tutors Patricia Clarke, Shona Nevin, Caoimhe Lowry and Gina Reidy, who have given young musicians a wonderful experience of traditional music in group settings.
The branch is also fortunate to avail of the services of Martin Delaney Snr, who passes on his expertise in Guitar and singing, and set-dancing teacher, Catherine Lalor.
As well as representing Laois and Leinster in the upcoming All Ireland Fleadh, Camross have also been invited to perform at the opening ceremony on Sunday August 6.
The branch will then perform on Fleadh TV on Thursday, August 10, and entertain on the Main Gig Rig on Friday, August 11.
The following are members who will competing at this years All Ireland Fleadh:
- Bodhrán and Drums U-12: Rian Nolan
- Banjo U-12: Clodagh Guilfoyle
- Melodeon U-15 and Storytelling: Jack Higgins
- Flute and Whistle U-15: Polly Nolan
- Fiddle U-18: Laura Scott
- Senior Bodhrán: Aedin Lowry
- Senior Duet: Conall Nevin and David Scott
- Senior Trio: Maeve, Ellen and David Scott
- St Fergal’s U-15 band:
Jack Higgins, Ruaírdhi De Buitléir, Polly Nolan, Lila Nolan, Niamh Moore, Sarah Nolan, Darragh Kelly, Oisín Gilligan, Amy Quinlan & Caoimhe Ryan - The Grange, Senior Ceili band:
Senan Shortall, Sara Burke, Naoise Kettle, Lily Kettle, Caoimhe Lowry, Katie Scully, Ellen Scott, David Scott, Conall Nevin, and Tara Fahy - Mixed U-12 set dancers:
Clodagh Guilfoyle, Daniel Sheeran, Liam Higgins, Tim Cuddy, Niambh Moore, Millie Cuddy, Niamh Bredin and Orlaith Ryan
Camross was first recognised as a strong force in Comhaltas through their set dancing success, and later this year will celebrate their 50th Anniversary homecoming on the weekend of September 22 – 24.
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