Month: June 2012

Congratulations to everyone who took part in Fleadh Cheoil na Breataine in Leicester University at the weekend, all our competitors managed to bring home medals! Niamh McLaughlin  came 3rd in the under 12 piano accordion, Jamie McGregor won the under 15 drums and came in 2nd on the bodhrán, Jamie Newall won the senior Drums and Davy Johnstone got 2nd in the senior bodhrán - not a bad achievement for our wee branch! Read more [...]

Last weekend's ceili in Calderbank  was a great success and raised £500 for Mary's Meals, thanks to everyone for the support, and to Angela for all the organising. A representative for the charity came along to the music class on Wednesday, and gave an overview of what Mary's meals was all about. The children of the class played a few tunes for her and then presented her with the cheque.     Read more [...]