Please note that the Scoil Samhraidh will commence on Saturday 7th July 2012
Download the 2012 brochure as a .pdf
Introduction to the Willie Clancy Summer School.
Smaoineamh an lae by Domhnall Mac Síthigh
Scope of Irish Music an introduction.
Visit to Willie Clancy's Grave
Classes in spoken Irish and Scots Gallic
Visit the website of Na Píobairí Uilleann Click here
You may view the Accommodation list for 2011 here
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. The first and biggest of such events, it commemorates the town's best-known uilleann piper, Willie Clancy, and has been running since just after his death in 1972. The idea was initiated by Clancy himself, and implemented within six months by teacher Muiris 0 Róchain in collaboration with CCE's timire ceoil Séamus Mac Mathüna and local musicians Martin Talty, Paddy Joe McMahon and Junior Crehan. The school is focused around the teaching of instruments and set dancing in formal classes, but stresses the value of the oral/aural tradition. In its fleadh-style volume of music-making in bars it has become something of a Mecca in the music, its retinue of up to a hundred and fifty teachers, and hundreds of improving and competent musicians, dancers and singers drawing in thousands of listeners. The school addresses the cultural and intellectual side of traditional music by the inclusion of daily workshops on singing and the tradition, afternoon lectures and evening recitals. The 'Breandán Breathnach memorial lecture', given by various authorities in traditional music, opens the school, a music tribute at Clancy's grave, launch of albums and publications in traditional music follow. Scores of impromptu sessions accompany these organised activities, nightly set dance and céilis complement a routine of morning classes given by top players on uilleann pipes, flute, tin whistle, concertina, fiddle, button accordion and set dancing. [Classes in harp, banjo and harmonica have been added in recent years.]
- Adapted from The Companion to Irish Traditional Music, edited by Fintan Vallely, (Cork University Press (1999)
Officers:
Uachtarán Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy : |
Sean Potts |
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Administrator: |
Harry Hughes, |
Phone 065 7084281 086-8773747 |
Committee: |
Eamon McGivney.
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Phone 065 7087417 087-9500006 |
Séamus Ó Rócháin: | Phone 087-9264256 |
The Willie Clancy Summer School is an Irish registered charity.
A Family Scholarship in honour of Muiris Ó Rochain. sponsored by Scoil
Samhraidh Willie Clancy and administered by Na Píobairí Uilleann. Full details and application forms from NPU, 15 Henrietta St., Dublin 1; www.pipers.ie; email: info [at] pipers [dot] ie
Enrolment
Except for Uilleann pipes, the first opportunity for enrolment is on Saturday 7th July between 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm in the Community Centre, Miltown Malbay. Enrtolment will continue on Sunday, 8th from7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Students may also enrol at the Community Centre or at the various venues on Monday morning at 9.00 am.
Piping students should pre-register by contacting Na Píobairí Uilleann at 15 Henrietta St. Dublin 1 Tel 01-8730093; email info [at] pipers [dot] ie
Fees.
The fee of €140 (Euro) covers all classes, workshops(morning), lectures (afternoons), and evening recitals.
Registered students are entitled to reduced admission of €5, to all céilithe.
Registered students have free admission to lectures (€6) and all recitals (€10) plus free admmission to afternoon two-hand dance classes, the Irish and Scots Gaelic language classes, and reduced admission (£5) to all céilithe.
REGISTRATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE SATURDAY CONCERT.
All students must arrange their own accomodation and transport.
Admission to the classes and workshops is by WEEKLY REGISTRATION ONLY. It is not possible to register for these on a daily basis. Admission to lectures, and other events is, however, open to the general public for a small charge, payable at the door, prior to the event.
School fee payable to:
Harry Hughes or Eamon McGivney, Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, Miltown Malbay,
or on registration.
Cheques may be made payable to Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy.
For Whom: | There are no classes for beginners in instruments except on uilleann pipes. |
Classes will be graded in all instruments. Piping students should pre-register by contacting Na Píobairí Uilleann at 15 Henrietta St. Dublin 1 Tel 01-8730093; email info [at] pipers [dot] ie |
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Time: | All Classes and Workshops will be held daily from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., Monday - Saturday. |
Venues |
The FIDDLE CLASSES will be held at St. Joseph's Secondary School, Spanish Point. Workshops on Clare fiddle styles cater only for advanced fiddle players. Demonstrations by noted fiddlers will be a feature of the fiddle tuition for the week. |
The WHISTLE AND FLUTE CLASSES will be held in National School and E-Town, Mullagh Rd. (further details at registration). The BANJO CLASSES will be held at McAuley House, Spanish Point. The BUTTON ACCORDION & MELODEON CLASSES will be graded at Quilty Tavern, Quilty. Classes will be held at the following venues in Quilty: G.A.A. Clubhouse, National School, Credit Union House, Leon Centre and Quilty Tavern. The HARP CLASSES will be held at GAA Grounds and Áras OaC, Miltown Malbay. The PIPING CLASSES and PIPERS WORKSHOP will be held in West Clare Resource Centre, Ballard Road and in private houses. Piping Classes will be pre-registered. Contact Na Piobairí Uilleann, 15 Henrietta St., Dublin 1, or Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy. The HARMONICA CLASSES will be held at Church of Ireland, Community Centre, Spanish Point. THE HARP CLASSES will be held at GAA Clubhouse (Miltown) and at Áras OaC, Flag Road. |
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There is a choice of ten dance workshops daily:
- Claddagh Set, Conamara Jig Set (Foraer A Neaintín), Seit Doire Cholmcille, Plain Set (Polkas), Caragh Lake Jig Set: Community Centre, Miltown Malbay.
- The Clare Lancers Set, Moycullen Set, South Gahvay Set, Labasheeda Set, Cashel Set: Armada Hotel. Spanish Point.
- Beginners, Steps for Sets, plus some Clare Sets: Golf Club, Spanish Point.
- Steps and rhythm of the Clare Set and Battering: St Joseph's Secondary School, Spanish Point.
- Jig and Polka Sets from Sliabh Luachra and West Kerry: St Joseph's Secondary School, Spanish Point.
- Conamara Sean-Nós Dancing: Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds. Miltown Malbay.
- Three Old Style Step-Dancing Classes, for beginners, intermediate and advanced: GAA Clubhouse, GAA grounds. Miltown Malbay.
- Two-Hand Dances: Three Workshops on 9th, 10th, 11th July, 2.30 - 4.30 pm: conducted by Marie Garrity and Mary McGrath, at the Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds. Miltown Malbay. Admission free and confined to registered students.
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Official Programme of Set Dancing Céilithe for 2012.
Date | Time | Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds, Miltown | Quilty Tavern |
Sat. 7th | 9.30-1.00 | Taylor's Cross Céili Band | Four Courts Céili Band |
Sun. 8th | 9.30-1.00 | Kilfenora Céili Band | Taylor's Cross Céili Band |
Mon. 9th | 9.30-1.00 | Matt Cunningham Céili Band | |
Tues. 10th | 9.30-1.00 | Tulla Céili Band | |
Wed. 11th | 3.00-6.00 | Kilfenora Céili Band | |
Thur. 12th | 3.00-6.00 | Brian Ború Céili Band | |
9.30-1.00 | Tulla Céili Band | ||
Fri. 13th | 9.30-1.00 | Four Courts Céilí Band | Annaly Céili Band |
Sat 14th | 9.30-1.00 | Brian Ború Céili Band | Tim Joe & Anne O'Riordan |
Also please note:
- Large solid sided Marquee for 2011.
- Registered students for 2012 have reduced admission (€5) to all official céilithe. One ticket will suffice for both venues.
- Registered students have free admission to afternoon lectures or seminars (€6) and recitals (€10), plus free admission to afternoon two-hand dance workshops.
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Traditional Singing Workshops:
For whom: |
These are not singing classes, the workshops will take the form of lectures, group discussions, class participation and demonstrations by traditional singers in Irish and English. |
Time: | The workshops will be held daily from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., Monday to Saturday. |
Venue: | The workshops will be held at St. Joseph's Secondary School, Spanish Point. |
By whom: | The workshops will be conducted by Brian Mullen, B.B.C. Radio Foyle and Ian Lee, Producer, R.T.E. |
Singing Recital on Friday at 3.00 pm.
An afternoon of TRADITIONAL SINGING IN IRISH AND ENGLISH with the following singers:
Jimí Ó Ceannabháin,
Pauline Hanley,
Eoiní Maidhchi Ó Suilleabháin,
Mary Smith,
Nan Tom Teaimín de Búrca,
Mike Flynn,
Rosie Stewart,
Seán Garvey,
Johnny Máirtín Learaí Mac Donncha,
Seán Breen,
Griogair Labhrúidh,
Len Graham.
Dúchas an Cheoil: (Scope of Irish Music).
For whom: | No previous experience of Irish traditions is necessary for this week long introduction to the Irish traditional culture. Masters of the instrumental, dancing and singing (Irish & English) traditions will demonstrate and discuss their crafts with students. |
Time: | The workshops will be held daily from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., Monday to Saturday |
Venue: | The workshops will be held at St. Joseph's Secondary School, Spanish Point. |
By whom: | Paddy Glackin, renowned traditional fiddle player and Cathal Goan, an authority on traditional singing will conduct this course. |
Sunday 3.00pm | CONCERT celebrating Raidió na Gaeltachta's 40 years broadcasting from the Summer School |
Monday, 8.00 pm | FIDDLE RECITAL in Community Centre |
with John Kelly, |
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Monday, 5.00 to 7.00pm | HARP RECITAL at Mill Marquee |
with Kathleen Loughnane, Cormac De Barra, Gráinne Hambley, Laoise Kelly, Paul Dooley and guest performers. |
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Tuesday, 8.00 pm | WHISTLE AND FLUTE RECITAL in Community Centre |
with Mick Hand, |
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Wednesday, 5.00 to 7.00 pm | BANJO RECITAL, at Mill Marquee |
with Kieran Hanrahan, Joanne O'Connor, Mick O'Connor, Teresa O'Grady, Muireann Banks, Ted Kelly, Gavin Strappe, Brian Scahill and guest performers. |
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8.00 pm | PIPING RECITAL at Community Hall |
with Kevin O'Farrell, Pádraig McGovern, Emmet Gill, Padraic MacMathúna, Rita Farrell, Cian Talty, and Michael Stribling. |
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Thursday 4.00 pm |
ACCORDION RECITAL in the Community Centre |
with Joe Burke, |
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Thursday 8.00 pm |
An evening of OLD STYLE STEP, SEAN-NÓS, AND TRADITIONAL SET DANCING, in the Community Centre |
with Michael Tubridy, Brooks Academy, Mary Clancy, Paddy Neylon, Aiden Vaughan, Betty McCoy, Mick Mulkerrins, Mairéad Casey, Timmy McCarthy, Margaret Wray, Patrick O'Dea, Noel Devery and guest performers. |
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Friday 3.00 pm | An afternoon of TRADITIONAL SINGING IN IRISH AND ENGLISH in the Community Centre, |
with Jimi Ó Ceannabháin, |
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Friday 5.00 to 7.00 pm | HARMONICA RECITAL at Mill Marquee |
vvilh Mick Kinsella, Rick Epping, John and Pip Murphy, Johnny Hehir, and guest performers. |
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Friday 8.00 pm | CONCERTINA RECITAL in Community Centre |
with Noel Hill, |
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Saturday 7.00 p.m. |
CEOLCHOIRM MHÓR. |
Top Class Traditional Concert in Community Hall with leading traditional artistes. This, the premier Irish Traditional Music concert of the year, wil be from 7.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. Presented by Muireann Ní Dhuigneáin. |
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Venue: | All the lectures and Seminars will be held in the Community Centre. |
Saturday 8.00pm |
Official Opening by Liam O Flynn, internationally renowned uilleann piper. |
Saturday 8.30 pm |
Breandán Breathnach Memorial Lecture:
Changing Places: tradition, innovation and the Greater Gaidhealtachd: |
Monday 3.00 p.m. |
Lecture:
From Cylinder to Tape: the early years of recording Irish traditional music. Harry Bradshaw, music producer and sound engineer. |
Tuesday 3.00 pm |
Ómós do Mhuiris Ó Rócháin: |
Wednesday 3.00 p.m. |
Lecture: |
Thursday 2.00 pm |
Lecture:
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Sunday 8th 10.00 am |
Mass in Irish at St. Joseph's Church, Miltown Malbay. |
Sunday 15th 10.00 am |
Seán Ó Riada Mass with the Coolea Choir at St. Joseph's Church, Miltown Malbay |
Visit to Willie Clancy's Grave
On Sunday 8th at 3.00pm there will be a musical tribute at Willie Clancy’s grave on the Ballard Road.
Conversational Irish and Scots Gallic.
These classes are run daily from Monday to Saturday, in St. Joseph's National School, Miltown Malbay from 2.00pm to 3.00 pm.
There will be three grades for Irish language - beginners, intermediate and advanced and a beginners class in Scots Gallic.
The classes are open to all registered students.
Students will have to arrange their own accommodation and transport.
A list of available accommodation in the locality, for students can be had from Harry Hughes or Eamon McGivney, Miltown Malbay.
The list for 2012 will be published on this website as soon as it is available.
Further information on accomodation from:
PHONE: 065-7085107; 065-7084550:
EMAIL: angleann [at] oceanfree [dot] net ; kilduffm [at] eircom [dot] net
You may view the Accommodation list for 2011 here
You may view the Local Bus Timetable here
Saturday 7th | 2.00 - 6.00pm | Enrolment in Community Centre. | |
8.00 p.m | Official Opening by Liam O Flynn | ||
8.30 pm | Breandán Breathnach Memorial Lecture by Malcolm MacLean | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at Mill Marquee with Taylor's Cross C.B. | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at Quilty Tavern with the Four Courts C.B. | ||
Sunday, 8th | 10.00 am | Mass in Irish at St. Joseph's Church, Miltown Malbay | |
3.00 p.m. | Musical Tribute at Willie Clancy's Grave, Ballard Road | ||
8.00 pm | Concert celebrating Radió na Gaeltachta's 40 years broadcasting from The Summer School | ||
7.00 to 9.00pm | Enrolment at the Community Centre | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at Mill Marquee, with Kilfenora C.B. | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at Quilty Tavern with Taylor's Cross C.B. | ||
Monday, 9th | 9.30 am | Enrolment at the various venues | |
10.00 am-1.00 pm | Workshops and Classes | ||
2.00-3.00pm | Classes in spoken Irish and Scots Gallic | ||
3.00 pm |
Lecture: |
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5.00 to 7.00pm | Harp Recital at Mill Marquee | ||
8.00 p.m. | Fiddle Recital in Community Centre | ||
9.30pm | Céili at Mill Marque, with Matt Cunningham C.B. | ||
Tuesday 10th | 10.00am-1.00pm | Workshops and Classes. | |
2.00-3.00pm | Classes in spoken Irish and Scots Gallic | ||
3.00 pm | Ómós do Mhuiris Ó Rócháin, an afternoon of song, story, dance and folklore | ||
8.00 p.m. | Whistle and Flute Recital in Community Centre. | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at the Mill Marquee with The Tulla C. B. | ||
Wednesday, 11th | 10.00 am -1.00pm. | Workshops and Classes. | |
2.00-3.00pm | Classes in spoken Irish and Scots Gallic | ||
3.00 pm. |
Lecture: Willie Clancy: the man and his music. |
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5.00 - 7.00 pm | Banjo Recital at Mill Marquee | ||
8.00 p.m. | Piping Recital at Community Hall. | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at the Mill Marquee with The Kilfenora | ||
Thursday, 12th | 10.00 am-1 pm. | Workshops and Classes. | |
2.00-3.00pm | Classes in spoken Irish and Scots Gallic | ||
2.00 pm |
Lecture: Living in the tradition: people places and musical memories. |
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3.00 pm | Céilí at the Mill Marquee with The Brian Ború Céilí Band | ||
4.00 pm | Accordion Recital in Community Hall | ||
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8.00 p.m | Old Style Step, Sean-nós and Set-Dancing Exhibition | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at the Mill Marquee with the Tulla Céilí Band | ||
Friday, 13th | 10.00 am-1 pm. | Workshops and Classes. | |
2.00-3.00pm | Classes in spoken Irish and Scots Gallic | ||
3.00 pm. | An afternoon of Traditional Singing in Irish and English, in the Community CentreHall. | ||
5.00 to 7.00pm | Harmonica Recital at Mill Marquee | ||
8.00 p.m. | Concertina Recital in Community Hall. | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at the Mill Marquee with The Four Courts C. B. | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at the Quilty Tavern with the Brian Ború C. B. | ||
Saturday, 9th | 10.00 am-1 pm | Workshops and Classes. | |
2.00-3.00pm | Classes in spoken Irish and Scots Gallic | ||
7.00 pm | CEOLCHOIRM MHÓR. Top Class Traditional Concert in Community Hall. | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at the Mill Marquee with Brian Ború Céilí Band | ||
9.30 pm | Céilí at the Quilty Tavern with Tim Joe & Anne O'Riordan | ||
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Sunday, 11th | 10.00 am | Seán 0 Riada Mass with Coolea Choir at St. Joseph's Church. |
We are especially grateful to the following for financial assistance to the 2012 School:
- The Arts Council,
- Diageo Ireland,
- Foras Na Gaeilge,
- Shannon Development.
- T.G.4,
- RTÉ Raidió Na Gaeltachta,
- IMRO,
- Iomairt Cholm Cille,
- Failte Ireland
- Bus Éireann
- Clare Co. Council,
- Local Subscriptions and Suppliers To Locality
We are grateful also to the following for their assistance:
- Na Píobairí Uilleann,
- B-Tech,
- The Management Committee of the Community Cwentre,
- The Board of Management of Miltown Malbay National School,
- The Bellbridge House Hotel,
- The Armada Hotel,
- Coiste Gairm Oideachais an Chláir,
- The Board of Management,St. Joseph's Secondary School, Spanish Point,
- Spanish Point Golf Club,
- West Clare Resource Centre,
- Clare County Library
- St. Joseph's G.A.A. Club, Miltown Malbay,
- McAuley House,
- Church of Ireland, Community Centre, Spanish Point;
- The Board of Management, Quilty National School ,
- Quilty Credit Union,
- Quilty Tavern,
- Kilmurry Ibrickane G.A.A. Club.
- The Leon Centre, Quilty
NO PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTORS.
A FACILITY FEE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS.
THE WILLIE CLANCY LOGO AND NAME ARE COPYRIGHT
Thugas turas i mbliana ar an 36ú Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy i Sráid na Cathrach, Contae an Chláir. B'é seo mo chéad thuras ar an bhféile mór ceoil seo, oscailt súl dom ab ea an méid a bhí le feiscint agam, ardú croí ab ea an méid a bhí le clos agam agus thóg saíocht an fhéile ó thalamh na hÉireann mé le meanman agus misneach. Chaitheas chúig lá agus chúig oíche ann cé go raibh an fhéile ar siúl ar feadh naoi lá agus naoi oíche agus le cúnamh Dé bead ann an bhliain seo chughainn ó thosach go deireadh má mhairim.
Is iontach go deo na bóithre beaga agus na cuilbhóithre atá timpeall an cheantair seo agus is dá mbarr san n'fhaca aon tranglam tráchta le linn mo thurais. Ní raibh aon teora lena raibh do dhaoine óga ann, na sluaite acu agus aoibh an dóchais ar aghaidh gach duine acu. Bhí tuismitheoirí, múinteoirí, aoianna agus daoine meánaosta go líonmhar ann agus anuas orthu san go léir bhí na seanashaighdiúirí nú na seana-warriors go fairsing ag síneadh a gcuid saíochta ar aghaidh go dtín nglúin óg. Bhíodh triúr, seachtar, naonúr ina ngasraí ag seinnt cheoil le chéile, duine le uiriis ceoil ina ghlaic aige, duine eile le uirlis ceoil ar a dhrom aige agus an duine a bhí le feiscint gan aon cheol bí siúrálta glan de go raibh an organ béil, an feadóig stáin, an tiompán, dlúthdhiosca nú taifeadán ina phóca aige.
Bhí ranganna ceoil ann ins gach uirlis ceoil de thraidisiún na nGael, ranganna amhránaíochta, ranganna steipeadaíola, ranganna seite, ranganna Gaolainne agus Gáidhlice agus ranganna nach iad de chultúr ársa na nGael ar siúl i scoileanna, hallaí pobail, ostáin, tithe tabhairne agus tithe príobháideacha. Chomh maith leis na ranganna bhí léachtaí, coirmeacha ceoil, céilithe, léiriúcháin, taispeántaisí, seoltaí éagsula, aifrintí agus ócáidí nach iad ar siúl gach lá ó cheann ceann na seachtaine. Bhí stiúrthóir an fhéile ó thús ama, Muiris Ó Rócháin ó Shraid Eoin an Daingin in Iarthar Dhuibhneach thall agus abhus ó mhaidean go hoíche agus ó oíche go maidean ag bualadh, ag fáiltiú, ag gríosadh agus ag spreagadh na ndaoine agus ag déanamh deimhin de go raibh gach rud ag imeacht de réir na físe a bhí aige an chéad uair sé mbliana déag agus fiche ó shin. Bail ó Dhia is ó Mhuire ar fhéin agus ar gach éinne a bhaineas leis.
Dá gcaithinn rogha a dhéanamh idir cluiche caide ceannais uile Éireann i bPáirc an Chrócaigh agus Ciarraí san imirt, idir féile mór an Oireachtais agus Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy bhéadh sé deacair orm ach mholainn d'éinne go bhfuil an acmhainn aige freastal ar na trí féilte iontacha san do thraidisiún mór na nGael. Tabharfaidh siad croí, meanman, misneach, dóchas duit agus cuirfidh siad blianta móra fada sláintiúla le do shaol.
Domhnall Mac Síthigh,
Baile Eaglaise,
Corca Dhuibhne.
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