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Galway Mummers Festival 2012

Kilnadeema CCE junior mummers had another sucessful night at the Galway Mummer Festival held in New Inn. The group came second after a lively performance. Mark Holohan won the best overall entertainer and best storyteller. Clara Finnerty won the group award. See Photos

Christmas Session 2011

      A big turnout for the annual Christmas session which was held in the Village Inn, Kilchreest on Tuesday 27th December. Twenty four musicians and singers took part in what was a great gathering of current and past members including two home from Perth and one from Newcastle England. See photos of the night


Galway Fleadh 2011
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Launch of Branch CD

      On Sunday 28th of November the branch launched "Ó Ghlúin go Glúin" in front of a packed house. Ninenty-six members took part in the recording along with two special guests, ranging in age from eight to eighty plus. The name reflects the age span on the CD with a lot of children with their parents taking part. CDs are available from any branch officer or in many outlets in Loughrea including News & Choose, McInerneys Supervalu, Scallys Kylebrack, Tom Cussan Clarinbridge. Copies can also be got by contacting us at kilnadeemacce@eircom.net See photos from the launch. See photos from recording

New Inn Mummers 2011 See photos

All-Ireland Champion

Congratulations to Gerard Forde who won the All-Ireland senior piano competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Cavan. This was Gerards first time competing at senior level having won at under age previously. Gerard is also an accomplished box player, next year he might have a go for the B.Acc competition. Well done also to Paul Brady who competed in the All-Ireland 15-18 banjo competition.

Galway Fleadh
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Galway Fleadh 2009 See report & photos
Mummers 2009

Updated 13th February 2012

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