O’CAROLANS BRANCH CCE MANCHESTER
O’Carolans was founded in 1972 at St Brendan’s Irish centre
The first committee was formed by
Fr Joe Feeley Athlone President
Fr JJ Tiernan R.I.P Leitrim Chairman
Pat Sweeney Donegal V/Chairman
Hughie Coyle Donegal Secretary
John OBrian RIP Meath Treasurer
Margaret Sweeney Mayo
Charlie Gallagher Donegal
Jimmy McCormick W/Meath
O’Carolans enjoyed success at Regional / Provincial and Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann all down the years since its foundation
Notable success came their way in 1982 when they entered Fanfare for Young Musicians run by Thames T. V. out of 136 groups auditioned
24 were chosen O’Carolans Ramblers got through to the final 4 and then won it outright, the Ramblers names were
Eddie Bertrand
Ann and Theresa Mullins
Gerald Diver
Evelyn Casserley
Thomas Mitchel
Caroline Rowley
Michael Goldrick (of Toss the Feathers fame)
Our most recent success came when one of our music teachers Adele Farrell took part in the concert tour of Britain (2003) and is now selected for the Concert tour of America in Sep (2003) Congratulations to Adele
O’Carolans meet for music lessons every Thursday at St Kentigerns Social Club Hart Road Fallowfield from 7pm to 9
Most instruments catered for, everyone is welcome young and old as we teach adults as well.
We have a round the fire session every month at St Kentigerns for music Song and dance, everyone welcome.
Music Teachers
Michelle Farrell
Adele Farrell
Emma Sweeney
Present Committee
Michelle Farrell Chairperson Phone 0161/445/2610
Dennis McLaughlin Secretary phone 0161/775/4567 or 07967090043 (mobile) E/Mail Dennis@dennisMcLaughlin.com
Debbie Mathews Treasurer 0161/747/2365
Peggy Haverty PRO 0161/445/4447
Send E-Mail to: dennis@dennismclaughlin.com
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