Foinneóg: 75 Bliain Ag Fás

This episode is all about the social side of tradition with Iona Ritchie and Donnchadh Mac Aodha. We chat about the friendships, sessions, festivals and late nights that bring people together, and why the social side of traditional music is often what keeps people coming back. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (06:26) Comhaltas Beginnings (25:24) U...

This episode is all about the resurgence of set dancing with Emily Greaney. We chat about learning the steps, the social side of the dance, making friends along the way, and why set dancing is finding a whole new generation of dancers. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (02:27) Emily’s Dance Journey (08:01) Sets, Figures and Teaching (17:48) Music &...

This episode is all about the Irish language and our music with Róise Ní Mhurchú. We chat about singing, lilting, storytelling, and the way language helps bring extra meaning and life to the tradition. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Musical Roots and Comhaltas (06:07) Learning Songs and Passing Them On (20:04) Róise’s Lilting Journe...

This episode is all about teaching and mentorship with Máire Brennan and Eoin Burke. We chat about the people who shape us, passing music on, and the small bits of advice that can stick with you for years. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:16) Comhaltas Journeys and First Memories (09:11) Teaching Trad Music and SCT Exams (22:40) TTCT Training...

This episode kicks things off with Orla Ní Chorragáin as we chat about first days, early teachers, Comhaltas memories, and the moments that started it all. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Meet Orla and Her Musical Roots (03:24) First Comhaltas Class Memories (07:16) Fiddle Stories and Finding Your Style (15:21) Competitions and Fleadh Highs (24:38) Teach...