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Caitriona Sutton and Barbara Farrell pictured at the launch of the the Tipperary County Fleadh in Roscrea on Friday last On Friday last many people gathered in the former Courthouse in Roscrea for the launch of the Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil which is scheduled to take place from May 10th to 17th. The local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann in Roscrea is working hard to make this year’s Tipperary Fleadh a success and the opening of the ceremony involved a short musical presentation by branch members Tadhg Maher, Mick Ryan, Michael McEvoy, Lucy McCarthy, Pat Flanagan who were joined by Munster Comhaltas Secretary Sean Walshe, a native of Skibbereen. MC for the evening Pat Flanagan introduced chairperson of the Fleadh committee, Carol Thompson, who welcomed and thanked those in attendance. In her address she said that the branch was proud to undertake the hosting of this fleadh and acknowledged the support from members of the Tipperary County Board, who are always ready to provide guidance and advice when requested. She thanked the local business community, Heritage Roscrea and the Roscrea Credit Union for the great sponsorship provided to the committee and expressed appreciation to the local schools for making their premises available to the committee and mentioned especially Coláiste Phobal, where the competitions will take place. READ NEXT: Volunteers needed for local charity boutique bookshop Barbara Farrell, Cathaoirleach of the Tipperary Co Board of Comhaltas, said it was a pleasure to be back in Roscrea and recalled some previous great fleadhanna here. She complimented the local branch and pointed out that a lot of excellent work had already been done and reminded the audience that this year’s fleadh will have over 500 competitors. Kathryn Browne, member of the Ardchomhairle of Comhaltas, outlined the programme of events, which runs for a period of 8 days starting with a mass in Irish, composed by local branch member Colm Brussels (Montevideo Road). During mass on Sun 17 May,
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Pat Flanagan and Lucy McCarthy at the launch of the Tipperary County Fleadh in Roscrea On Friday last many people gathered in the former Courthouse in Roscrea for the launch of the Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil which is scheduled to take place from May 10th to 17th. The local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann in Roscrea is working hard to make this year’s Tipperary Fleadh a success and the opening of the ceremony involved a short musical presentation by branch members Tadhg Maher, Mick Ryan, Michael McEvoy, Lucy McCarthy, Pat Flanagan who were joined by Munster Comhaltas Secretary Sean Walshe, a native of Skibbereen. MC for the evening Pat Flanagan introduced chairperson of the Fleadh committee, Carol Thompson, who welcomed and thanked those in attendance. In her address she said that the branch was proud to undertake the hosting of this fleadh and acknowledged the support from members of the Tipperary County Board, who are always ready to provide guidance and advice when requested. She thanked the local business community, Heritage Roscrea and the Roscrea Credit Union for the great sponsorship provided to the committee and expressed appreciation to the local schools for making their premises available to the committee and mentioned especially Coláiste Phobal, where the competitions will take place. READ NEXT: Volunteers needed for local charity boutique bookshop Barbara Farrell, Cathaoirleach of the Tipperary Co Board of Comhaltas, said it was a pleasure to be back in Roscrea and recalled some previous great fleadhanna here. She complimented the local branch and pointed out that a lot of excellent work had already been done and reminded the audience that this year’s fleadh will have over 500 competitors. Kathryn Browne, member of the Ardchomhairle of Comhaltas, outlined the programme of events, which runs for a period of 8 days starting with a mass in Irish, composed by local branch member Colm Brussels (Montevideo Road). During mass on Sun 17 May, the final day of the fleadh, the
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Eileen Gray, Ann Feehan and Marion Flanagan pictured at the launch in the former Courthouse in Roscrea On Friday last many people gathered in the former Courthouse in Roscrea for the launch of the Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil which is scheduled to take place from May 10th to 17th. The local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann in Roscrea is working hard to make this year’s Tipperary Fleadh a success and the opening of the ceremony involved a short musical presentation by branch members Tadhg Maher, Mick Ryan, Michael McEvoy, Lucy McCarthy, Pat Flanagan who were joined by Munster Comhaltas Secretary Sean Walshe, a native of Skibbereen. MC for the evening Pat Flanagan introduced chairperson of the Fleadh committee, Carol Thompson, who welcomed and thanked those in attendance. In her address she said that the branch was proud to undertake the hosting of this fleadh and acknowledged the support from members of the Tipperary County Board, who are always ready to provide guidance and advice when requested. She thanked the local business community, Heritage Roscrea and the Roscrea Credit Union for the great sponsorship provided to the committee and expressed appreciation to the local schools for making their premises available to the committee and mentioned especially Coláiste Phobal, where the competitions will take place. READ NEXT: Volunteers needed for local charity boutique bookshop Barbara Farrell, Cathaoirleach of the Tipperary Co Board of Comhaltas, said it was a pleasure to be back in Roscrea and recalled some previous great fleadhanna here. She complimented the local branch and pointed out that a lot of excellent work had already been done and reminded the audience that this year’s fleadh will have over 500 competitors. Kathryn Browne, member of the Ardchomhairle of Comhaltas, outlined the programme of events, which runs for a period of 8 days starting with a mass in Irish, composed by local branch member Colm Brussels (Montevideo Road). During mass on Sun 17 May, the final day of
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Michael McEvoy and Mick Ryan at the launch of the Fleadh On Friday last many people gathered in the former Courthouse in Roscrea for the launch of the Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil which is scheduled to take place from May 10th to 17th. The local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann in Roscrea is working hard to make this year’s Tipperary Fleadh a success and the opening of the ceremony involved a short musical presentation by branch members Tadhg Maher, Mick Ryan, Michael McEvoy, Lucy McCarthy, Pat Flanagan who were joined by Munster Comhaltas Secretary Sean Walshe, a native of Skibbereen. MC for the evening Pat Flanagan introduced chairperson of the Fleadh committee, Carol Thompson, who welcomed and thanked those in attendance. In her address she said that the branch was proud to undertake the hosting of this fleadh and acknowledged the support from members of the Tipperary County Board, who are always ready to provide guidance and advice when requested. She thanked the local business community, Heritage Roscrea and the Roscrea Credit Union for the great sponsorship provided to the committee and expressed appreciation to the local schools for making their premises available to the committee and mentioned especially Coláiste Phobal, where the competitions will take place. READ NEXT: Volunteers needed for local charity boutique bookshop Barbara Farrell, Cathaoirleach of the Tipperary Co Board of Comhaltas, said it was a pleasure to be back in Roscrea and recalled some previous great fleadhanna here. She complimented the local branch and pointed out that a lot of excellent work had already been done and reminded the audience that this year’s fleadh will have over 500 competitors. Kathryn Browne, member of the Ardchomhairle of Comhaltas, outlined the programme of events, which runs for a period of 8 days starting with a mass in Irish, composed by local branch member Colm Brussels (Montevideo Road). During mass on Sun 17 May, the final day of the fleadh, the local church choir will be