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Resumption of Monthly Sessions

We’re pleased to announce the return of our monthly music session.In a break with tradition, we will be moving to the first FRIDAY of each month, starting on Friday 6th October. We’re also combining our slow adult and junior sessions into a slow session for all, starting at 7:30pm. The senior session will then begin …

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Classes – Autumn Term 2023

Our weekly music classes resume on Saturday, 16th September, in Anahorish Primary School. Registration for the classes will take place in the school on Saturday, 9th September, between 10:30am and 11:30am. It’s important that anyone hoping to attend our classes (including returning pupils) comes along to the registration morning to both guarantee their place and …

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Ulster Fleadh Report 2023

Congratulations to all our members who competed at the Ulster Fleadh in Dromore a couple of weeks ago. We had solo success in the Mandolin competition, with Caitriona Lagan winning in the 15-18 age group, while Roise McCloy also qualified for the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Mullingar with second place in the 15-18 Flute. In …

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Derry Fleadh Report 2023

Congratulations to all our competitors who took part at the recent Fleadh Cheoil Dhoire Dún Geimhin 2023. Pictured is Valentino Lupari who won both the flute and whistle competitions in the 12-15 age group. He was also placed second in the slow air competitions in both instruments and qualifies for the Ulster Fleadh at the …

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Derry Fleadh Competition Timetable

Antrim Fleadh 2023

Well done to all our members who took part in Fleadh Cheoil Chontae Aontroim in Cushendall a couple of weeks ago, especially Siobhan Magee who was winner of the 15-18 concertina competition. Siobhan was also a member of the winning Ceoltoiri Crosskeys 15-18 Grupa Ceoil along with Roise McCloy, Caitriona Lagan and Annie Diamond. Congratulations …

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Derry Fleadh 2023

County Derry Fleadh 2023 will be held in Dungiven from 5th – 11th June. All competitions will take place on Saturday, 10th June, in Gaelcholáiste Dhoire. Entries for the competitions are now open, with the deadline for all entries the 28th April. Any Newbridge CCE branch members wishing to compete should send their entries in …

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The Big Trad Breakfast Returns

We’re happy to announce the return of our St. Patrick’s Day Big Trad Breakfast which is being held this year in The Old Thatch Inn, Castledawson. Music and food throughout the morning so bring an instrument if you fancy a tune – last plate served at 12:00pm sharp.

Classes are back!

Following a three year break, our music classes start back this Saturday, 14th January, in Anahorish Primary school. Whistle class 10.30am Fiddle class 11.15am We still have availability for Whistle and fiddle for beginners and intermediate level. Registration from 10.15am Price for the 10 week term is £45 for the first child and £35 for …

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Ulster Fleadh 2022

Congratulations to all our members who participated at the Ulster Fleadh in Dromore this weekend, especially those competitors who were among the prizewinners. Roise McCloy (15-18 flute) and Caitriona Lagan (15-18 miscellaneous) are Ulster champions for 2022 while Caitriona also qualified for the All-Ireland fleadh as runner-up in the Newly Composed Tune competition. She also …

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