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. --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: (00:00) Meet Orla and Her Musical Roots (03:24) First Comhaltas Class Memories (07:16) Fiddle Stories and Finding Your Style (15:21) Competitions and Fleadh Highs (24:38) Teaching at Comhaltas (29:28) Youth Officer Goals and Future Hopes (39:47) Quickfire Round and Farewell --------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Hosted by Máire Ní Churraoin Produced by Calum McGregor and David Browne Voiceover by Willie Fogarty With thanks to all at Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann --------------------------------------------------------- Theme Tune: The Winning Bid by Rory Matheson and Graham Rorie. Used with permission, all rights remain with the original copyright holder. --------------------------------------------------------- This podcast has been produced on behalf of the Ardchomhairle CCÉ to celebrate 75 Bliain Ag Fás; 75 years of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The views expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.