October 2018 archive

October 2018 News

We had a very successful first session of the season on 4th October with large numbers of musicians at the junior, slow and senior sessions. We also took the opportunity to celebrate the achievement of Caitriona Lagan in winning the All-Ireland U-12 mandolin competition back in August, and were delighted to be able to make …

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October 2018 Session

With classes now under way, we’re having our first monthly session of the 2018/19 season in the Creagh Suite at The Elk on Thursday, 4th October. Session times are the same as last year (juniors at 7:30pm, slow session at 8:15pm and senior session at 9:00pm), but supper will now be served at the earlier …

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Trad for Trocaire 2018

As part of the ‘Trad for Trocaire’ fundraising initiative, we were pleased to be able to provide some music at the Saturday evening and Sunday morning masses in Newbridge on 29th and 30th September. Thanks to Fr. Fox for the opportunity to perform, and to the parishioners who generously donated a total of £627.86 to …

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Grade Exam Results

Belated congratulations to these three girls who all got Distinctions in their grade exams a few months ago. Darcie Conway – Grade 4 Banjo Caitriona Lagan – Grade 6 Banjo Roise McCloy – Grade 8 Piano and Grade 8 Tin Whistle