The Kilnadeema branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann has recorded their first CD. This is a great achievement for the branch, which was only formed in 1999. Forty-one members of the branch took part in the recording, with members as young as eight taking part. The CD was recorded at Cuan Studios in Spiddal, which is owned and run by noted musician and composer Charlie Lennon. The CD is called The Flagstone of Memories, the name of a reel composed by local composer and musician Vincent Broderick and has been a favourite at all branch sessions. The tune got its name from the flagstone where people danced their last set before heading for the boat to America or England. The CD pays tribute to the long musical heritage of East and South Galway. The sixteen tracks feature a great variety of music and pays tribute to the music of Vincent Broderick, Joe Cooley, The Ballinakill Traditional Players and branch patron Joe Burke. The standard of musicianship throughout the CD is very high and includes individual All-Ireland champions and Connacht winning ceili bands and grupai cheoil. The official launch will take place in the Hill Bar, Kylebrack on Friday 1st April. A great night of music, song and craic is planned along with some special guests including branch patron Joe Burke.

The CD is available from local shops in Loughrea at News & Choose. It will also be available in some music shops in Galway or from any committee member. You can also order a copy of the CD by sending a cheque or money order made payable to Kilnadeema Comahltas along with return address to Kilnadeema Comhaltas, C/O Ferdy Whelan, Cahercrea, Loughrea, Co. Galway.