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 …
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 …
Recent Competitions
Well done to everyone who represented us at recent feiseanna and fleadhanna. Pictured are Caoimhe O’Kane, winner of the U-15 fiddle, fiddle slow airs and tin whistle slow airs competitions at the Derry fleadh. She also achieved second place in the tin whistle competition. Congratulations as well to Roisin and Patrick Magee who are Antrim …
Yew Tree Feis 2014
Well done to all the competitors at the Yew Tree Feis on Saturday. The standard in all age groups was exceptionally high. Special congratulations to our prizewinners Tony Diamond, Caitriona Lagan and Ellie Conway.
May Session Cancelled
We’ve just received the sad news of the sudden and untimely passing of Mickey Cassidy, a long-time member and supporter of Newbridge CCE. Our sympathies to his family and friends including his brother Artie and our committee members Mary, Theresa and Bronagh Cassidy. As a mark of respect, tonight’s monthly session has been cancelled. May …
April 2014 Events
Our monthly session for April will be held in The Elk tomorrow evening at the usual times of 7:30pm (junior) and 9:00pm (senior). We also now intend to have a session next month as well, on Thursday, 1st May. The last day of classes before the long summer break will be Saturday, 12th April. Thanks …
Derry Fleadh 2014
This year’s Derry Fleadh will be held in The Loup and Ballyronan between 23rd and 27th April. See loup-cce.com for more details.
Traditional Breakfast
There will be no classes this week. Instead, we’re having a Traditional Fry morning in The Elk restaurant from 9:00-12:00 on Saturday. Tickets cost £5 for adults (children pay £3 at the door) and any musicians attending are invited to bring their instruments along as we may have a session in the front bar.