“A céilí (pronounced Kay-lee) band is a group of musicians organized together on an permanent, professional, or ad hoc basis in order to provide music for céilí (Irish) social dancing, and/or (today) set dancing.”
Who founded the Kilfenora Ceili Band?
History. The first group of céilí musicians played in the old schoolhouse in Kilfenora in 1909. A new priest invited local fiddler Michael Slattery to form a band to play at fundraising dances to help clear parish debts and refurbish the church.
Where is Shandrum Ceili Band from?
Shandrum Céilí Band are striking a new note after triple Fleadh success for Cork, writes Pet O’Connell. THREE years ago in Sligo, Cork representatives Shandrum Céilí Band took Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann by storm, winning the first of three back-to-back all-Ireland titles a mere eight months after the group’s formation.
What is a Scottish Kaley?
A ceilidh, or kaylee, is social event with traditional dancing, Gaelic folk music, singing and storytelling. It is prevalent in Scottish and Irish communities. Ceilidh also has a tradition in England too, where it is sometimes known as English Country Dance.
How many players are in a Ceili Band?
A standard céili band consists of ten players. Instruments used include, accordion, concertina, harmonica, uilleann pipes, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, flute, tin whistle, drums and piano.
How many people are in the Kilfenora Ceili Band?
The 11-piece band features four fiddles (Eimear Howley, Sinéad Heagney, Anne Rynne, and Annemarie McCormack), two flutes (Anthony Quigney and Garry Shannon), concertina (Tim Collins), accordion (Claire Griffin), banjo (John Lynch), drums (Sean Griffin) and piano (Fintan McMahon).
How do you pronounce Céilí?
Also spelled “Ceilidh,” a Céilí is a social event at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing, traditional dancing, and storytelling. It’s pronounced “Kay-leigh”.
