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You are welcome to join us for a special

COMHALTAS CEOLTOIRI EIREANN

Event to remember the late Gerry Whelan

Gerry was actively involved with Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann since

the organisation was set up in 1951, and was President

of the Ulster Council for a period of thirty years.

With his beloved melodeon or bodhran in hand, Gerry liked nothing better than to settle down to a good seisiun.

 

A weekend of music sessions, singing and dancing. 

Music workshops on Banjo, Fiddle, Accordion and Tin Whistle.

Open Air Sessions, Singing & Storytelling, Pub Sessions, Fíor Céilí.

Memorial concert with Official Opening and Special Guest Artist

Gerry ‘Fiddle’ O’Connor supported by:

Pat McCabe & Fergal Mullen, Aoife Murray Singer, Seamus Fay Lilter,

Ring of Gullion CCE  and Local Musicians.

All Ireland Marching Bands Parade.

 

The Gerry Whelan event started on July 8, 2005, with a memorial concert, organised by Martin Donohoe & the NYAH group, where musicians and friends of the late Gerry Whelan gathered to pay tribute to one of the true friends of music, musicians and music lovers.  Since then it has become a weekend event, and has grown from strength to strength.

Some of the artists performing