Foinneóg: 75 Bliain Ag Fás

Episode 10: Comhaltas 2030 - Live at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Béal Feirste

This episode brings Foinneóg: 75 Bliain ag Fás to a close with a live conversation about the future of Comhaltas. Joined by Donagh McElligott, Dúlra Hanley, Danny Burke a

Episode 9: Performance and Upskilling with Benedict Morris

This episode is all about performance and upskilling with Benedict Morris. We chat about managing nerves, learning from other musicians, life on the road with bands like

Episode 8: Music and Media with Jack Warnock

This episode is all about music and media with Jack Warnock. We chat about sharing the tradition online, finding your own voice as an artist, bringing songs and stories t

Episode 7: Youth Leadership in Comhaltas with Ciarán Fitzgerald

This episode is all about youth leadership in Comhaltas with Ciarán Fitzgerald. We chat about getting involved, finding your voice, taking on responsibility, and why youn

Episode 6: The Global Comhaltas Community with Annie Ryan and Patrick Ballantyne

This episode is all about the global Comhaltas community with Annie Ryan and Patrick Ballantyne. We chat about travelling with the tradition, making connections across co

Episode 5: The Social Side of Tradition with Iona Ritchie and Donnchadh Mac Aodha

This episode is all about the social side of tradition with Iona Ritchie and Donnchadh Mac Aodha. We chat about the friendships, sessions, festivals and late nights that

Episode 4: The Resurgence of Set Dancing with Emily Greaney

This episode is all about the resurgence of set dancing with Emily Greaney. We chat about learning the steps, the social side of the dance, making friends along the way,

Episode 3: Irish Language and Our Music with Róise Ní Mhurchú

This episode is all about the Irish language and our music with Róise Ní Mhurchú. We chat about singing, lilting, storytelling, and the way language helps bring extra mea

Episode 2: Teaching and Mentorship with Máire Brennan and Eoin Burke

This episode is all about teaching and mentorship with Máire Brennan and Eoin Burke. We chat about the people who shape us, passing music on, and the small bits of advice

Episode 1: Beginnings in Comhaltas with Orla Ní Chorragáin

This episode kicks things off with Orla Ní Chorragáin as we chat about first days, early teachers, Comhaltas memories, and the moments that started it all. -------------