August 2014 archive

Classes – Autumn Term 2014

Our classes start again in a couple of weeks and we’re having a Registration/Information morning in The Elk next Saturday, 6th September, from 10:00am. We’ll also have a session in the foyer throughout the morning and all musicians are welcome to come along. If there’s demand for classes in instruments we don’t already cater for, …

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All-Ireland Fleadh 2014

Well done to all our competitors at this year’s All-Ireland Fleadh in Sligo. Although we’ve returned without any silverware, all the groups and bands performed really well and had a thoroughly enjoyable weekend. Everyone can be very proud of their efforts, and our thanks go to all at Ceoltoiri Crosskeys for providing the opportunities for …

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Grade Exam Results – Summer 2014

Congratulations to Caoimhe O’Kane and Roisin Magee on their recent successes in the London College of Music grade exams. Both achieved Distinctions – Caoimhe in Grade 8 tin whistle and Roisin in Grade 6 fiddle.

Fleadh Uladh 2014

Although we had no-one placed in any of the solo competitions at the Ulster Fleadh at the weekend, several of our musicians have qualified to compete in the All-Ireland Fleadh as members of Ceoltoiri Crosskeys grupai ceoil and ceili bands. All three grupai ceoil and the 15-18 ceili band won their competitions and progress as Ulster …

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