CCÉ Baile na gCailleach

11/05/2026

‼️IMPORTANT NOTICE ‼️

**BRANCH MEETING WEDNESDAY 13/05/25**
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We are holding a branch meeting this Wednesday night in Studio 2 at 7.30pm. 🗓️

As you may know, the branch is 10 years old this year and we have lots of exciting developments and plans in place but we need ALL our committee, adult branch members, volunteers and newcomers to get on board. 🤝✨

The meeting will give you an idea of what the branch is about, what we have done to date, we hope to achieve in the year(s) ahead, how we plan to inspire our community and promote the traditional Irish Arts among our children, young people and beyond. 💚

If you are interested in cairdeas, ceol agus craic (friendship, music, craic), if you can commit some time and want to lend us your support please do come along; EVERYONE welcome! 🥳

It doesn't matter if you are a parent/guardian of a junior member, musician, if you are a seasoned pro or a beginner, if you are new to the branch or if you have been with us before- CCÉ Baile na gCailleach hope that more people will get actively involved in running the branch. 💫📝

We hope see as many of you as possible and please share this message with anyone who may not be on Facebook or would be interested in helping out! 🙌

BÍGÍ LINN / JOIN US 🪗🎻🪉🪈

06/05/2026

🌟🌟Aoibhe & Caoishe Nic Lochlainn on Highland Radio tonight🌟🌟

Tune into Ruaille Buaille with Colm Ferriter this evening between 7.00pm- 8.00pm on Highland Radio to hear branch members, the amazingly talented multi-instrumentalists & Gaeilgoirí sisters, Aoibhe and Caoishe, as they will be chatting and playing a few tunes for the famous host. Listen in on FM Radio or F/B & support our own! 📻 🥳 🎶

Maith sibh, a chailíní / Well done girls!
BnaG Abú 🎻🪈

Highland Radio is available across the Northwest. You should get the best quality signal by tuning to the transmitter site closest to you:

• North Donegal 103.3fm
• West Donegal 95.2fm / 102.6fm
• Inishowen 104.5fm / 104.7fm
• South Donegal 104.7fm
• Castlefin / Lifford Border 102.1fm
• Finn Valley 94.7fm

Ruaille Buaille Le Colm Ferriter
Evenings, Wednesday: 19:00- 20:00
Freastalaíonn irisclár seachtainiúil Ruaille Buaille ar phobal na Gaeilge san iarthuaisceart, le béim ar cúrsaí cultúrtha agus ceoil i gCo Dhún na nGall, Tír Eoghain agus Doire. Tugtar deis ann do dhaoine Gaeilge a chloisteáil ar bhealach fonnmhar, neamhfhoirmiúil ar an stáisiúin áitiúil is mó sa tír.

03/05/2026

A massive congratulations to all our incredible musicians who travelled to The Loup CCÉ for a fantastic county fleadh last weekend. The talent on display was world-class, and we are so proud of how you represented us!

A special shout-out to our prize winners who brought home some silverware:
Aoibhe Ní Lochlainn
🥇 1st Place: 12–15 Harp (Slow Airs)
🥉 3rd Place: 12–15 Harp (Dance Tunes)
Sophie Mc Intyre
🥇 1st Place: 12–15 Tin Whistle (Dance Tunes)
Caitríona Lagan
🥇 1st Place: O18 Banjo and mandolin
Ava Heaney
🥈 2nd Place: 15–18 Fiddle (Dance Tunes)
Maeve Coyle
🥉3rd Place: 018 Harp (Dance Tunes)
Cora Heaney
🥉 3rd Place: O18 Tin Whistle (Dance Tunes)
Ádh mór ar Fleadh Uladh
Well done to everyone who represented the branch! We are incredibly proud of your dedication and the many hours of practice you put in to reach this level. The future of the music in Baile na gCailleach is in safe hands! 🎻🪕

29/04/2026

The most amazing summer camps for youngsters 🎨🎭🎉 Like, tag & share 🙌

23/04/2026

**GOOD LUCK/ ÁDH MÓR**

A huge good luck to all the Baile na gCailleach members who will be competing over the weekend at the Derry fleadh 💚🎶 Remember to enjoy yourself, give it your best shot and it is the taking part that counts! 🤝

We would also like to wish our friends in the Loup CCÉ the best of luck in hosting Fleadh Dhoire 2026, we know they have worked very hard 🌟🌟🌟

To all the other participants and fleadh goers, have a wonderful time and of course, to those who will represent Derry in Ulster & beyond, we wish you the best ❤️🤍

20/04/2026

Slow session this Saturday during the fleadh in Loup CCÉ

17/04/2026

Everyone at CCÉ Baile na gCailleach would like to express our deepest sympathy to Máire Buckley on the passing of her beloved mother, Jeannie McGrath.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Máire and her family at this sad time.

​May she rest in peace.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam.

14/04/2026

🎶Just a reminder that all music classes resume THIS WEEK at their usual scheduled times. 🎶

We can’t wait to see everyone back in the studio and hear those notes ringing out again!

Important Note:
Payment: For this term, we are moving to a pay-weekly structure.

See you at your usual time! 🎸🎹🥁

14/04/2026

Fleadh competition timetable 🎶🎶

County Fleadh Competition Timetable for Saturday 25th. Please like and share! 🎵🎻🎶Derry CCENewbridge CCECCÉ Baile na gCailleachJimmy O'Hara Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Roe ValleyCeoltóirí Baile EachaidhCeoltóirí LúraighCCÉ, An Suaitreach - SwatraghCormac Ó Ceallaigh CCÉ@

08/04/2026

MAIBH SIBH / WELL DONE 👏 🌟

There are still results coming in and the traditional section of the Derry Feis will continue through this evening but delighted to be able to congratulate all our junior members who’ve already performed, enjoyed and represented themselves & the branch so amazingly well.
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We are very proud of each and every one of you and remember, it is the taking part and having fun that counts! 🥳 That being said, we have had incredible success throughout the day and thanks to those who’ve sent through updates & pics! 🥰 🙌🎉

Full results up until now:
U9 tin whistle- Mia, 3rd
U9 tin whistle- Cliodhna, Highly Commended
U12 fiddle - Maisie, 2nd
U12 tin whistle - Fia, Highly Commended
U12 tin whistle - Cathain, Highly Commended
U12 harp- Maisie, Highly Commended
U15 fiddle - Rebecca, Highly Commended
U15 fiddle - Grace, Highly Commended
U15 tin whistle - Sophie, 1st
U15 tin whistle - Aoibhe, 2nd
U15 harp- Aoibhe, 2nd
U15 other instruments - Grace, 3rd
Small ensemble u15 - Aoibhe & Rebecca, 1st

Keep it coming, Craobh Baile na gCailleach
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