An Audience with Ben Lennon

A wonderful nights entertainment was had in November when Craobh Naithí hosted 'An Audience with Ben Lennon'. The famous fiddler was interviewed by Martin Gaffney and regaled his audience with tales from his musical life and his work as a tailor. The chat was interspersed with some lovely selections of tunes played with Martin, Oisín Morrison, Aidan Connolly, John Daly and Meabh Ní Lochlainn.

Ben Lennon with Craobh Naithí musicians Caoimhe Blennerhassett and Fiona Gaffney

Ben with Craobh Naithí chairman Derek Johnson, Martin Gaffney, Meabh Ní Lochlainn and Oisín Morrison

Séamus MacMathúna and Ben enjoying a cuppa and a chat at the break

Ben, Aidan Connolly and Seamus MacMathúna having a pre-recital run through! 

Ceiliúradh 40 bliain Craobh Naithí

Craobh Naithí celebrated it's 40th year in 2016. One of the highlights was an Oíche Shósialta held in Fitzpatrick's Hotel Killiney A wonderful night was had by all and Mayo man Mick Glynn who has been a key figure, much loved fiddle teacher and céilí band organiser at Craobh Naithí for many years was guest of honour at the event.

Fleadh Cheoil Átha Cliath 2016 Dalkey

Fleadh Cheoil Átha Cliath competitions took place on the weekend 14th/15th May in the beautiful setting of Loreto Abbey Dalkey. The Ceilí Band and Grúpaí Cheoil competitions took place on the Saturday and the individual competitions were on the Sunday. It was a weekend of great success for Craobh Naithí :

Céilí Bands : u12 and u18 - 1st place, u15 2nd place, o18 3rd place

Grúpaí Cheoil : u15 and u18 placed 1st

1st competition of the day - 2nd place to U15 Céilí Band

1st place to U15 Grúpa Cheoil!

Enjoying their win - U12 Céilí Band - 1st place!

...and not to be outdone - the U18 Grúpa Cheoil - 1st place at Fleadh Cheoil Átha Cliath 2016

Delighted U18 Duet Winners - Lily Treacy and Tama De Burca of Craobh Naithí - being presented with the trophy which was sponsored by the Murphy family

Mary Whelan and Helen O Sullivan present the U18 Céilí Band trophy to tutors Mick Glynn and Martin Gaffney of Craobh Naithí

Judith Ní Choimín 1ú áit Amhráinaíocht ar an Sean Nós f12 & 1ú áit traditional English singing f12 - lena mhúinteoirí Úna agus Séamus MacMathúna

Individual Competition wins were as follows:

 (56 Craobh Naithí medals - 24 1st places in all)

1C Fidil / Fiddle (15-18)

1st Lilly Treacy, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

3rd Cathal Ó Muirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

2A Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (Faoi 12)

1st Calum Smyth, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

2B Bosca Ceoil / Button Accordion (12-15)

3rd Donal Leavy, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

3B Feadóg Mhór / Flute (12-15)

2nd Caoilte Morrison, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

rec Conor Nolan, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

3C Feadóg Mhór / Flute (15-18)

1st Cathal Ó Muirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

rec Maitiú Gaffney, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

3D Feadóg Mhór / Flute (O18)

1st Eibhlís Ní Shúilleabháin, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

4B Feadóg / Whistle (12-15)

2nd Caoilte Morrison, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

4C Feadóg / Whistle (15-18)

1st Maitiú Gaffney, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

2nd Cathal Ó Muirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

6A Consairtín / Concertina (Faoi 12)

rec Anú Ní Mhuirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

6B Consairtín / Concertina (12-15)

1st Eric Nolan, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

7B Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (12-15)

rec Naoise Rowsome, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

7C Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (15-18)

2nd Tama de Burca, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

7D Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes (O18)

1st Fionn Morrison, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

8A Cruit / Irish Harp (Faoi 12)

rec Fodhla Ní Chorragáin, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

8C Cruit / Irish Harp (15-18)

2nd Sadhbh Ní Ghráda, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

10A Bainseó / Banjo (Faoi 12)

1st Adam Nolan, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

2nd Judith Ní Choimín, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

3rd Marcas Ó Raghallaigh, CCÉ, Craobh Seán Treacy

10B Bainseó / Banjo (12-15)

1st Fiachra Ó Muirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

11A Maindilín / Mandolin (Faoi 12)

2nd Adam Nolan, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

11B Maindilín / Mandolin (12-15)

1st Fiachra Ó Muirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

17A Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Band Drums (Faoi 12)

1st Fodhla Ní Chorragáin, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

17C Drumaí Céilí / Céilí Band Drums (15-18)

1st Cathal Ó Muirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

18A Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (Faoi 12)

2nd Lana McBride, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

18B Foinn Mhalla, Fidil / Fiddle Slow Airs (12-15)

2nd Fiachra Ó Muirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

3rd Ruth Ní Choimín, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

19D Foinn Mhalla, Píb Uilleann / Uilleann Pipes Slow Airs (O18)

1st Fionn Morrison, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

20B Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (12-15)

1st Caoilte Morrison, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

3rd Muireann Hayden, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

20C Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg Mhór / Flute Slow Airs (15-18)

2nd Odhrán McDonnell, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

21B Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (12-15)

2nd Caoilte Morrison, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

rec Fiachra Ó Muirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

21C Foinn Mhalla, Feadóg / Whistle Slow Airs (15-18)

1st Odhrán McDonnell, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

22B Foinn Mhalla, Cruit / Irish Harp Slow Airs (12-15)

1st Niamhí Blennerhassett, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

23A Ceol Beirte / Duets (Faoi 12)

rec Judith Ní Choimín, Anú Ní Mhuirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

23C Ceol Beirte / Duets (15-18)

1st Lilly Treacy, Tama de Burca, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

24C Ceol Trír / Trios (15-18)

1st Cathal Ó Muirgheasa, Fiachra Ó Muirgheasa, Seán Mac Fhearghusa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

31A Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós, Gaeilge (Mná) / Sean Nós Singing, Irish (Ladies) (Faoi 12)

1st Judith Ní Choimín, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

2nd Ciara Ní Ghréacháin, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

rec Isabella Chambers, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

31B Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós, Gaeilge (Mná) / Sean Nós Singing, Irish (Ladies) (12-15)

1st Niamhí Blennerhassett, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

31D Amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós, Gaeilge (Mná) / Sean Nós Singing, Irish (Ladies) (O18)

2nd Áine Ní Dhálaigh, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

 33A Songs in English (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (Faoi 12)

1st Judith Ní Choimín, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

2nd Ciara Ní Ghréacháin, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

33B Songs in English (Ladies) / Amhráin Bhéarla (Mná) (12-15)

2nd Niamhí Blennerhassett, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

48A Rince ar an Sean Nós (Faoi 12)

1st Fodhla Ní Chorragáin, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

48C Rince ar an Sean Nós (15-18)

1st Lilly Treacy, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

49H Comhrá Gaeilge (9-11)

Q Michael Hayden, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

49I Comhrá Gaeilge (11-13)

Q Neasa Ní hÉidhneáin, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

Q Anú Ní Mhuirgheasa, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

Q Maia Ní hÉidhneáin, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

4G Feadóg / Whistle (Faoi 9)

3rd Ruairí Ferrie, CCÉ, Craobh Naithí

Craobh Naithí AGM

The Craobh Naithí AGM took place on 11th Nov 2015 at St. Colmcilles Secondary School Knocklyon. Click here for the report (pdf format)

Craobh Naithí Christmas Party 2015

The Craobh Naithí annual childrens Christmas party was held in the Ruah centre in Ballyroan on Sunday 6th Dec. A great evening was had of fun, food, games, music, and a visit from the man in red! Special thanks to Dympna and Aishling for organising and to all who helped out on the day to make it a great success.

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