September will be a busy month for Irish traditional music in Drogheda with two great festivals , the Seán Corcoran Series and the Boyne Tradfest taking place in the town during the month.
As well as these festivals, Drogheda Comhaltas are seeking new members of all ages and are embarking on a recruitment drive with a session in the Drogheda Town Centre on Saturday next, 2nd September at 12.30 p.m followed by a few tunes on West Street. The session musicians will be available to answer any queries about the branch classes and activities.
On Wednesday 6th September they will hold a Registration night in St. Oliver’s Community College from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. where everyone will have a chance to meet the teachers and try the various musical instruments.
There will also be an opportunity to try out the musical instruments in the Drogheda Arts Centre on Saturday 9th September between 11.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. For any further information contact Lolo on 0872491185.
Drogheda Comhaltas caters for traditional musicians of all ages and standards. As well as organising classes the branch also has monthly sessions, children’s sessions, a youth trad ensemble and an adult group.
Over 30 members of the branch recently performed on the Gig Rig in Mullingar at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and Daithí Kearney, a member and teacher in the branch, received a Gradam Ceannródaithe for his contribution to Irish traditional music.
