O’Neill-Malcom Branch Ceili
CCE Ceili – April 14
Saturday, April 14, at Frying Pan Park, 2739 West Ox Road, Herdon VA 20171. 7:30-10:30pm.
Call 703-437-9101 for directions or http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp/
Music by the Bogwanderers Ceili Band & Friends. Dances called by Marilyn Moore.
CCE Members – $12, Non-members-$15
Special prices for students and families
Information: 703-631-9179
Sponsored by The O’Neill-Malcom Branch Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, www.ccepotomac.org
NEW! Family Ceili-April 15
Sunday April 15, 3-5pm, at Hughes United Methodist Church,10700 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902 (www.hughesUMC.org).
You are invited to CCE’s first “Family Ceili” for fun-lovers of all ages!
Join the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann – O’Neill-Malcom Branch & Culkin School for a lively, fun afternoon of simple family-style dances.
Shannon Dunne will give a free Sean Nos dance workshop for beginners at intermission.
Live all-star ceili band!
Prizes, Refreshments!
Dances called by Marilyn Moore.
$10/individual and $15/family
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!
703-919-1031 for information
October Ceili
(703) 827-0269
Get directions:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/maps/thegrangemap.htm
OCTOBER CEILI
Please join the CCE O’Neill Malcom community October 8th at the Great falls Grange
We invite you to dance or bring your instrument and join the Bog Wanderers. This is a “family friendy” event, tell your friends.
Saturday, October 8th
7:30 – 11 pm
Beginner Class at 7 pm
Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 827-0269
Get directions:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/maps/thegrangemap.htm
Music by the Bog Wanderers Ceili Band
All dances called by Marilyn Moore
Only water will be served this month.
CCE Members – $12, Non-members-$15
Special prices for students and families
Information: 703-631-9179
or www.ccepotomac.org
November & December Ceilis will be back at Frying Pan Park
Photos from 2011 CCE Irish Folk Festival
The 2011 CCE Irish Folk Festival was a smashing success both in terms of numbers attended (estimated between 2,000 and 3,000 people) but more importantly in terms of the level of music, dance, workshops, vendors, volunteers, and fun! This was one fine Irish event by any standard!
The 16th annual CCE IRISH FOLK FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 24, 2011, Fairfax Virginia
Direct from Co. Sligo – TEADA!
MUINTEOIRI with All-Ireland champions Billy McComiskey and Brendan Mulvihill
Members of the OLD BAY CEILI BAND
The SOUTH ROSCOMMON SINGERS CIRCLE
NARROWBACKS, RAMBLING HOUSE, SHANNON DUNNE, PAT EGAN, LILT, The BOG BAND
THE NEW CENTURY DANCE ENSEMBLE with PETER BRICE and ZAN McLEOD
and SEVEN DANCE SCHOOLS!
PLUS
The IRISH BREAKFAST BAND, CELTIC MARC, HIBERNIAN COLD FRONT, MOLLY HAWKS,
SHEPHERD’S PIE, KAREN ASHBROOK and PAUL OORTS,
The DIRTY PINTS, SEISUN, and BETH BENEDETTO
WORKSHOPS
Irish Music for Four-String Instruments with Betsy O’Malley
Irish Language with Beth Benedetto & Mike Schaeffer
Bodhran with Myron Bretholz
Pennywhistle with Karen Ashbrook
Singers Circle with Kevin Donleavy
The 16th annual CCE IRISH FOLK FESTIVAL is sponsored by the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann O’Neill Malcom Branch with support from the Fairfax City Commission on the Arts and the City of Fairfax and will take place on Saturday, September 24th at:
The Sherwood Community Center at Van Dyck Park
3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030
http://www.fairfaxva.gov/commcenter/CommCenter.asp
AND
The Auld Shebeen Irish Pub
3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
www.TheAuldShebeenva.com
FREE Admission!
There will be live traditional Irish music and dance at both the Sherwood Center and on the Auld Shebeen pub stage. Live music on the Civic Green in front of Sherwood Center.
Food Truck by Doug the Food Dude!
CEILI that evening directly following the Festival at The Sherwood Center (6:30 – 8:30pm FREE!).
Music by Shepherd’s Pie & TEADA
For more information and list of performers www.ccepotomac.org
RAIN or SHINE.
Volunteers Needed for the O’Neill-Malcom Branch’s Irish Folk Festival
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) O’Neill-Malcom Branch sponsored Irish Folk Festival. The Festival will take place in Fairfax City VA on September 24, 2011 from noon to 6 pm.
This is an invitation for you to join us as volunteer at the Irish Folk Festival. This year the festival will be held at the beautiful Sherwood Community Center at Van Dyck Park AND at The Auld Shebeen Irish Pub in downtown Fairfax City. Our festival cannot be conducted without an adequate supply of volunteers who can assure that all the events run smoothly.
Branch member Lauraileen O’Connor is the Volunteer Coordinator. She is compiling a list of volunteers and coordinating their efforts. Please contact Lauraileen at:
Lauraileen O’Connor
Home: 301.963.6805
Mobile: 240.401.3679
E-Mail: ccepotomac@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCEOMB
Twitter: @ccepotomac
CCE “VALENTINE”Ceili
Please join the CCE O’Neill Malcom community this February 12th at Frying Pan Park. We invite you to dance or bring your instrument
and join the Bogwanderers. This is a “family friendy” event. Tell your friends!!
Saturday, February 12th. 7:30 – 11 pm, class at 7 pm
Frying Pan Farm Park
2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp/
Music by the Bog Wanderers Ceili Band, all dances called by Marilyn Moore. Complimentary Tea &Coffee and Valentine treats. You are welcomed to bring a dessert or snack! CCE Members – $12, Non-members-$15. Special prices for students and families. Information: Vickie Ryan-Barr (703) 521-4340 or www.ccepotomac.org
DIRECTIONS:
From I-495: go west on I-66 to FFX County Parkway, Route 7100. Go north on FFX
County Parkway approximately 6 miles, to West Ox Road. Turn left on West Ox Road,
and proceed 1.4 miles to park entrance on the right.
From I-66: take exit 55, FFX County Parkway, Route 7100, north 6 miles. Turn left on
West Ox Road. Go 1.4 miles to park entrance on the right.
From Dulles Toll Road, Route 267: use Exit 10, Route 657. Go south on Centreville Road
approximately 1.5 miles to left on West Ox Road. Continue to park entrance on the left.
Also from Dulles Toll Road, Route 267: exit south on FFX County Parkway. Continue south
on FFX County Parkway approximately 1.5 miles to West Ox Road. Turn right, and continue
about 1.4 miles to park entrance on the right.
January CCE Ceili
Please join the CCE O’Neill Malcom community this January 8th at Frying Pan Park. We invite you to dance or bring your instrument and join the Bogwanderers. And tell your friends!!
Saturday, January 8th, 7:30 – 11 pm. Class at 7 pm
Frying Pan Farm Park
2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp/
Music by the Bog Wanderers Ceili Band. All dances called by Marilyn Moore. CCE Members – $12, Non-members-$15. Special prices for students and families. Information: Vickie Ryan-Barr (703) 521-4340 or www.ccepotomac.org
DIRECTIONS:
From I-495: go west on I-66 to FFX County Parkway, Route 7100. Go north on FFX
County Parkway approximately 6 miles, to West Ox Road. Turn left on West Ox Road,
and proceed 1.4 miles to park entrance on the right.
From I-66: take exit 55, FFX County Parkway, Route 7100, north 6 miles. Turn left on
West Ox Road. Go 1.4 miles to park entrance on the right.
From Dulles Toll Road, Route 267: use Exit 10, Route 657. Go south on Centreville Road
approximately 1.5 miles to left on West Ox Road. Continue to park entrance on the left.
Also from Dulles Toll Road, Route 267: exit south on FFX County Parkway. Continue south
on FFX County Parkway approximately 1.5 miles to West Ox Road. Turn right, and continue
about 1.4 miles to park entrance on the right.
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O’Neil Malcom Branch Membership Drive!
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS OF THE O’NEILL MALCOM BRANCH:
We are holding a Membership Drive Raffle!!!! The names of all who renew their membership or join by this Friday, 12 November 2010 will go into the “raffle hat”. Prizes include:
- 1.75l Bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey (must be present at the ceili to win this item because it can’t be mailed)
- Bog Wanderers Ceili Band CD
- “ The Adventures of Championship Man & Other Cruciate Stories” CD (featuring the best of Liam Horan’s Gaelic Games radio column – capturing 125 years of good humor in the GAA)
- Gift certificate to the Auld Shebeen for $25 [the cost of an individual membership].
The drawing will be at the 13 Nov ceili to be held at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171
JOIN OR RENEW NOW USING PAYPAL:
http://www.ccepotomac.org/www/membership.htm
CCE November Ceili
Saturday, November 13th
7:30 – 11 pm, Class at 7 pm
Frying Pan Farm Park
2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171
Music by the Bog Wanderers Ceili Band and friends. All dances called by Marilyn Moore
CCE Members – $12, Non-members-$15. Special prices for students and families
Information: Vickie Ryan-Barr (703) 521-4340 or www.ccepotomac.org
DIRECTIONS:
From I-495: go west on I-66 to FFX County Parkway, Route 7100. Go north on FFX County Parkway approximately 6 miles, to West Ox Road. Turn left on West Ox Road, and proceed 1.4 miles to park entrance on the right.
From I-66: take exit 55, FFX County Parkway, Route 7100, north 6 miles. Turn left on West Ox Road. Go 1.4 miles to park entrance on the right.
From Dulles Toll Road, Route 267: use Exit 10, Route 657. Go south on Centreville Road approximately 1.5 miles to left on West Ox Road. Continue to park entrance on the left.
Also from Dulles Toll Road, Route 267: exit south on FFX County Parkway. Continue south on FFX County Parkway approximately 1.5 miles to West Ox Road. Turn right, and continue about 1.4 miles to park entrance on the right.
